Jones Reservoir Number 2 Fishing in Grand County, Colorado

• Overview

  Jones Reservoir Number 2 is a Grand County water, in Colorado. The surface lies 7,848 feet up. Small at around 23 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Nearest town is Kremmling, 3.2 miles off. For a city, Boulder is 63 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. The near end sees the visitors; the far end rarely does.

• Where to Fish on Jones Reservoir Number 2

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. 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. Grand County records list black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 59°F and January about 17°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. That is the shape of the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a jetty 150 yards off, worth knowing on a busy day. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Jones Reservoir Number 1, 0.6 miles out. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.