Gayno Reservoir near Kittredge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Jefferson County, Colorado, sits Gayno Reservoir. The bank gives way to rolling hill. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Jefferson County. Kittredge sits 5.4 miles from the bank. Genesee is 5.5 miles away, with Evergreen at 6 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Gayno Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Jefferson County include rainbow trout, brown trout and common carp. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Gayno Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 62°F, with January the cold end at about 27°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Gayno Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data has parking about 100 yards from the shore. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Hiwan Number 4 Reservoir, 1.9 miles away. Confirm access to Gayno Reservoir locally before you travel.