George Rist Reservoir Fishing Guide, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  George Rist Reservoir lies in Larimer County, Colorado. The surface lies 5,069 feet up. With some 42 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It lies lower than most water we list in Colorado. Nearest town is Loveland, 3.8 miles off. It is 14 miles to Fort Collins, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on George Rist Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of George Rist Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 72°F and January at 28°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. George Rist Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. 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. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Mariano Reservoir is 0.6 miles distant. Treat George Rist Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.