Mower Reservoir near Broomfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Mower Reservoir in Jefferson County, Colorado. This is rolling hill ground. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest town is Broomfield, 4.8 miles off. Then Superior, 5.1 miles, and Shaw Heights, 6.4 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mower Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Jefferson County include rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp and green sunfish. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Mower Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 72°F, with January the cold end at about 31°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Mower Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. The water borders Westminster Hills Open Space, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Great Western Reservoir sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Mower Reservoir as something to verify.