Hiwan Number 1 Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Hiwan Number 1 Reservoir in Jefferson County, Colorado. The water sits 7,608 feet up. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. Our Jefferson County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Kittredge, 3.3 miles away, for anything you forgot. Evergreen follows at 3.7 miles, then Genesee at 4.3 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Hiwan Number 1 Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Jefferson County cover rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 62°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Hiwan Number 6 Reservoir at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.