Fishing H R Carson Reservoir Number 2 in Huerfano County, Colorado

• Overview

  Huerfano County, Colorado, is where H R Carson Reservoir Number 2 sits. It lies 7,333 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. 18 miles away sits Walsenburg, the nearest town. Then Colorado City, 33 miles, and Trinidad, 38 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on H R Carson Reservoir Number 2

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Huerfano County records list cutthroat trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brook trout among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 64°F and January near 26°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. H R Carson Reservoir sits 0.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on this water before loading the car.