Grant C Reservoir in Jefferson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Grant C Reservoir sits in Jefferson County, out in Colorado. It sits at 5,551 feet above sea level. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Columbine is the closest place, 2.1 miles off. Columbine Valley follows at 2.7 miles, then Littleton at 3.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Grant C Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Across Jefferson County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Grant C Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and July at about 73°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Grant C Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Grant B Reservoir, 0.2 miles out. For Grant C Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.