Fruit Growers Reservoir Fishing in Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  Fruit Growers Reservoir sits in Delta County, out in Colorado. The bank is 5,499 feet above sea level. It measures about 104 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It ranks high for size among our Delta County listings. Supplies mean a trip to Orchard City, 1.4 miles off. Boulder is the closest city, 165 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Fruit Growers Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Delta County names rainbow trout, white sucker and flannelmouth sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fruit Growers Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 76°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Fruit Growers Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Saint George Reservoir is 2.5 miles distant. For Fruit Growers Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.