Fishing Franktown Parker FPE-5 Reservoir in El Paso County, Colorado

• Overview

  Set in El Paso County, Franktown Parker FPE-5 Reservoir is a Colorado water. Height above sea level is 7,497 feet. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Our El Paso County list holds plenty of bigger water. You are 5.3 miles from Black Forest. Gleneagle lies 5.8 miles off, Woodmoor another 6.5 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Franktown Parker FPE-5 Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across El Paso County: rainbow trout, common carp, brook trout and green sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 24°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. Ice clears near early April and comes back about early December in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, West Cherry Creek Detention Number 6 Reservoir at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.