Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-N-10 Reservoir Fishing near Black Forest, Colorado

• Overview

  Out in El Paso County, Colorado, sits Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-N-10 Reservoir. Elevation runs to 7,392 feet. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Start from Black Forest, 5.7 miles down the road. Beyond it, Gleneagle at 11 miles and Woodmoor at 12 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-N-10 Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across El Paso County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, common carp and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 64°F in July and bottoms out near 24°F in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. The lid tends to go about early April and return around early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-P-10 Reservoir, 0.7 miles out. What applies at this water may have changed since it was mapped.