Mahood Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Weld County in Colorado is where Mahood Reservoir sits. Height above sea level is 5,066 feet. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Ground here is low by Colorado standards. Start from Severance, 4.1 miles down the road. The big place round here is Fort Collins, 11 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Mahood Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Weld County cover white sucker, common carp and green sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The shape of Mahood Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 27°F for January. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Mahood Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is James Lake, 0.7 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Mahood Reservoir for certain.