Ide and Starbird Reservoir Number 1 Fishing Guide, Weld County, Colorado

• Overview

  Ide and Starbird Reservoir Number 1 sits in Weld County, out in Colorado. This is rolling hill country. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It lies lower than most water we list in Colorado. Start from Mead, 2.4 miles down the road. Berthoud is 4.5 miles away, with Campion at 6.7 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Ide and Starbird Reservoir Number 1

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Weld County names white sucker, common carp, green sunfish, longnose sucker and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 27°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Highland Lake is 1.2 miles distant. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.