Finney Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Finney Reservoir lies in Delta County, Colorado. This is lake country bush country. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest place of any size is Cedaredge, 9.1 miles away. Boulder is the closest city, 160 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply. It suits a short session as much as a full day.

• Where to Fish on Finney Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Delta County names rainbow trout, white sucker and flannelmouth sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Finney Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 56°F, the coldest about 17°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid May. From about mid May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Finney Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is a mapped slipway roughly 0.9 miles away. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Sheep Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Finney Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.