Morris Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Morris Reservoir sits within Delta County in Colorado. The bank is 9,213 feet above sea level. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. It is a small entry by Delta County standards. The closest town, Orchard City, is 9.6 miles away. Beyond it, Cedaredge at 9.8 miles and Delta at 12 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Morris Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name rainbow trout, white sucker and flannelmouth sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Morris Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 19°F and July at about 60°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Morris Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Dugger Reservoir, 0.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Morris Reservoir before loading the car.