Flagler Reservoir in Kit Carson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Flagler Reservoir lies in Kit Carson County, Colorado. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. It measures about 136 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It lies lower than most water we list in Colorado. The nearest place of any size is Limon, 38 miles away. Burlington lies 38 miles off, Yuma another 59 miles. Others close at hand: Schafer Reservoir within 29 miles, Kinney Lake (33 miles) and Lake Creek Reservoir within 36 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Flagler Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Kit Carson County records list walleye, bluegill and common carp among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Flagler Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 28°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Flagler Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Schafer Reservoir, 29 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Where Flagler Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.