Little King Ranch Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Little King Ranch Reservoir lies in Jackson County, in Colorado. It stands 8,881 feet above sea level. It measures about 30 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The town to know is Granby, 15 miles out. Kremmling is 20 miles and Fraser 27 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little King Ranch Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Jackson County records list brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Little King Ranch Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 54°F on average, January about 19°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid May. Ice clears near mid May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. At Little King Ranch Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lost Lake at 8.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Little King Ranch Reservoir.