Fort Lyons Reservoir Fishing in Prowers County, Colorado

• Overview

  Prowers County, Colorado, is where Fort Lyons Reservoir sits. The water sits 3,829 feet up. The water covers some 72 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 2.3 miles on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Colorado water we list. Start from Lamar, 8.9 miles down the road. Pueblo sits 112 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Fort Lyons Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in Prowers County include white sucker, gizzard shad, green sunfish, channel catfish and common carp. The county list is broader than any single water. On Fort Lyons Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 77°F and January about 28°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Fort Lyons Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Prince Reservoir sits 1.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Fort Lyons Reservoir carry more weight than any list.