Kiowa Creek Watershed 2-F-20 Reservoir Fishing near Elizabeth, Colorado

• Overview

  Kiowa Creek Watershed 2-F-20 Reservoir stands in Elbert County, Colorado. It stands 6,611 feet above sea level. Start from Elizabeth, 7.3 miles down the road. Then Ponderosa Park, 12 miles, and The Pinery, 17 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple. Ground round the water is easy walking in most parts.

• Where to Fish on Kiowa Creek Watershed 2-F-20 Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Elbert County list green sunfish, bluegill and fathead minnow. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 68°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water. The first frost of the year slows things for a few days.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-D-10 Reservoir at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on this water before loading the car.