Larson Reservoir Number 2 Fishing Guide, Rio Blanco County, Colorado

• Overview

  The Rio Blanco County end of Colorado holds Larson Reservoir Number 2. It sits in mixed forest. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Rifle lies 17 miles from the water. Boulder is the closest city, 143 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water. The country round the bank is quiet, with little traffic on the road in.

• Where to Fish on Larson Reservoir Number 2

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Rio Blanco County: flannelmouth sucker, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and bluehead sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of this water decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 21°F in January up to 63°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Harris Reservoir at 4.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for this water.