McFarland Reservoir Number 2 Fishing Guide, Pueblo County, Colorado

• Overview

  McFarland Reservoir Number 2 is set in Pueblo County, Colorado. It lies 4,718 feet above sea level. It lies lower than most water we list in Colorado. Fowler lies 17 miles from the water. Beyond it, Pueblo at 18 miles and Pueblo West at 27 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules. It fits into a morning if you live close.

• Where to Fish on McFarland Reservoir Number 2

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name rainbow trout, white sucker, bluegill and green sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 30°F to 77°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish this water. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. McFarland Reservoir Number 1, 0.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.