Meek Reservoir Fishing in Montrose County, Colorado

• Overview

  Montrose County, Colorado, is where Meek Reservoir sits. The surroundings are lake country bush. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Montrose sits 19 miles out. Paonia lies 25 miles off, Olathe another 26 miles. Close by you have: Crystal Creek (4 miles), Morrow Point Reservoir just 4.5 miles, Allen Pond (5.3 miles), Blue Lake just 6.2 miles and Gould Reservoir (6.7 miles). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Meek Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Montrose County records list rainbow trout, flannelmouth sucker and brown trout among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Work Meek Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 18°F in January and 62°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Meek Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Crystal Creek is 4 miles distant. Rules at Meek Reservoir are worth checking on the day.