Knoth Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Colorado, Knoth Reservoir falls inside Boulder County. It lies 5,240 feet above sea level. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Lyons, is 5.7 miles away. Then Longmont, 5.9 miles, and Berthoud, 6.6 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply. The setting is plain rather than dramatic, and it fishes well for it.

• Where to Fish on Knoth Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat Knoth Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 28°F on the long-run figures. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Knoth Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Bellmire Reservoir, 1.5 miles out. Confirm before you fish Knoth Reservoir.