Fishing at Eureka Reservoir Number 1, Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  The Delta County entry here is Eureka Reservoir Number 1, in Colorado. Height above sea level is 10,144 feet. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Cedaredge is 8.5 miles out. Orchard City is 14 miles and Paonia 20 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Eureka Reservoir Number 1

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and brown trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat this water as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 56°F in July. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid May. From about mid May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Eureka Reservoir Number 2 is 0.2 miles distant. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.