Klug Reservoir Number 3, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Klug Reservoir Number 3 sits in Weld County, out in Colorado. The water sits 4,843 feet up. It is low-lying compared with other Colorado water we list. Some 5.7 miles away sits Keenesburg, the nearest settlement. Greeley sits 19 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about. The water is easy to walk round in a long session.

• Where to Fish on Klug Reservoir Number 3

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name white sucker, common carp and green sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 26°F in January and 73°F in July. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. 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

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, De Remer Lakes at 5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at this water for certain.