Ireland Reservoir Number One near Hudson: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Colorado, Ireland Reservoir Number One falls inside Weld County. The bank is 4,974 feet above sea level. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It lies lower than most water we list in Colorado. Hudson sits 2.9 miles from the bank. It is 24 miles to Thornton, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Ireland Reservoir Number One

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Survey and observation records for Weld County include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and longnose sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Ireland Reservoir Number One before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 73°F for July and 27°F for January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Ireland Reservoir Number One follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Ireland Reservoir Number Four, 0.5 miles away. The position on Ireland Reservoir Number One is worth confirming on the day.