Foster Reservoir in Weld County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  This water sits in Weld County, Colorado. Height above sea level is 4,951 feet. Surface area is around 137 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 2.0 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Weld County listings. Nearest town is Mead, 2.7 miles off. For a city, Boulder is 19 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Foster Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Weld County include white sucker, common carp and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Foster Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 27°F for January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Foster Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Sanborn Reservoir, 0.7 miles out. Where Foster Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.