Fishing Hawkhurst Reservoir in Mesa County, Colorado

• Overview

  Hawkhurst Reservoir is one of the Mesa County waters in Colorado. Everything around it is rolling bush. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For supplies, Battlement Mesa is 9.5 miles out. Parachute lies 11 miles off, Rifle another 13 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Hawkhurst Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, green sunfish, white sucker and common carp. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Hawkhurst Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 57°F and January near 18°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. Open water usually runs from mid May until about mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That shapes the year on Hawkhurst Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Battlement Number 3 Reservoir sits 2.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Hawkhurst Reservoir locally before you travel.