H R Carson Reservoir Fishing Guide, Huerfano County, Colorado

• Overview

  This water sits in Huerfano County, Colorado. The water sits 7,346 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Walsenburg, is 18 miles away. It is 58 miles to Pueblo, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. It gives up fish to patience rather than to gear.

• Where to Fish on H R Carson Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. County-wide records name cutthroat trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. H R Carson Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 64°F, with January the cold end at about 26°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish H R Carson Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. 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. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is H R Carson Reservoir Number 2, 0.1 miles out. For H R Carson Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.