Indian Creek Reservoir in Larimer County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Larimer County, Colorado, is where Indian Creek Reservoir sits. The bank is 5,341 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 155 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 2.2 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is among the larger waters listed here for Larimer County. The town to know is Wellington, 4.2 miles out. Fort Collins sits 13 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Indian Creek Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker, rainbow trout and brown trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Indian Creek Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Indian Creek Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Clarks Lake, 1.7 miles away. For Indian Creek Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.