Ide and Starbird Reservoir Number 2 Fishing in Weld County, Colorado

• Overview

  Set in Weld County, Colorado, this is Ide and Starbird Reservoir Number 2. Elevation runs to 5,072 feet. At 13 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Colorado listings. The nearest town is Campion, 3.1 miles away. It is 17 miles to Fort Collins, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ide and Starbird Reservoir Number 2

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Weld County cover white sucker, common carp and green sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 27°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. De France Reservoir at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at this water as something to verify.