Kiowa Creek Watershed B-9 Reservoir Fishing in Elbert County, Colorado

• Overview

  Elbert County in Colorado is where Kiowa Creek Watershed B-9 Reservoir sits. Elevation runs to 6,906 feet. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. Our Elbert County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Elizabeth, 13 miles away. Black Forest is 14 miles away, with Ponderosa Park at 17 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Kiowa Creek Watershed B-9 Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Elbert County include green sunfish, bluegill and fathead minnow. The county list is broader than any single water. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 67°F and January at 25°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. Break-up near late March, freeze-up near early December: that is the shape of an average year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Kiowa Creek Watershed P-47 Reservoir is 1 mile off. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.