Fishing Moore Reservoir in Grand County, Colorado

• Overview

  Grand County, Colorado, is where Moore Reservoir sits. It stands 7,854 feet above sea level. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Kremmling lies 5 miles from the water. Granby is 21 miles away, with Vail at 25 miles. Within easy reach: Griggs Reservoir at 3.1 miles, Taussig Reservoir Number 1 within 3.4 miles, Williams Fork Reservoir at 6.1 miles, Kids Pond within 6.8 miles and Rock Creek Reservoir at 7.5 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Moore Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Across Grand County, recorded fish include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Moore Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 14°F and July at about 63°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Anyone fishing Moore Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Griggs Reservoir is 3.1 miles distant. Where Moore Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.