Fishing Franktown Parker FPLG-2 Reservoir in Douglas County, Colorado

• Overview

  Out in Douglas County, Colorado, sits Franktown Parker FPLG-2 Reservoir. It stands 6,713 feet above sea level. It measures about 25 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Castle Rock is the closest town at 7.6 miles. Further out sit Perry Park (11 miles) and Ponderosa Park (12 miles). It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Franktown Parker FPLG-2 Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name white sucker, longnose sucker, rainbow trout, johnny darter and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. 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. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Franktown Parker FPW-1 Reservoir sits 5.6 miles off and takes the overflow. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.