Kenny Moore Reservoir near Gunnison: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Kenny Moore Reservoir is a Gunnison County water, Colorado side. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. The water covers some 38 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.3 miles, and most of it is walkable. Size puts it in the front rank of our Gunnison County list. The closest town, Gunnison, is 9.3 miles distant. Colorado Springs is the closest city, 119 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Kenny Moore Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open biodiversity records for Gunnison County list rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Kenny Moore Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 56°F and January reads 13°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about mid November in an average year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. That shapes the year on Kenny Moore Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Cunningham Reservoir, 2.5 miles out. None of that is settled for Kenny Moore Reservoir in what we hold.