Morris Reservoir in Larimer County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Morris Reservoir sits within Larimer County in Colorado. The water sits 5,148 feet up. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Larimer County. Wellington is the closest place, 2.2 miles off. After that come Fort Collins at 8.6 miles and Laporte at 9.1 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Morris Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Larimer County cover black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker, rainbow trout and brown trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Morris Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 71°F and January near 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Morris Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Cobb Lake at 2.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Morris Reservoir carry more weight than any list.