Fishing at Leon Peak Reservoir, Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  Leon Peak Reservoir is a Delta County water, in Colorado. This is pine and birch ground. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is Cedaredge, 13 miles away. Orchard City is 18 miles away, with Paonia at 19 miles. This one is safely inside the county line. The nearest town lies to the north.

• Where to Fish on Leon Peak Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Delta County include rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker and bluehead sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Leon Peak Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 17°F and July at about 56°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid May and starts locking again about mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Leon Peak Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Round Lake, 0.3 miles away. Treat Leon Peak Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.