Gobbo Reservoir in Mesa County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Gobbo Reservoir lies within the bounds of Mesa County, Colorado. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. 14 miles away sits Redlands, the nearest town. Orchard Mesa follows at 15 miles, then Grand Junction at 15 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Gobbo Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Mesa County: flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, green sunfish and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Gobbo Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 64°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It sets the rhythm of the year at Gobbo Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Johnson Creek at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Gobbo Reservoir before loading the car.