Mountain Supply Reservoir Number 9 Fishing in Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  Mountain Supply Reservoir Number 9 sits in Larimer County, out in Colorado. Everything around it is rolling hill. Surface area is around 28 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The closest town, Wellington, is 3.8 miles away. The nearest city of size is Fort Collins, 6.8 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mountain Supply Reservoir Number 9

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open biodiversity records for Larimer County list black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 70°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. In milder years the surface never sets. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Rocky Ridge Lake Reservoir Number 1 is 0.8 miles distant. Check the position at this water before loading the car.