Fishing at Munger Reservoir Number 1, Weld County, Colorado

• Overview

  Out in Weld County, Colorado, sits Munger Reservoir Number 1. What surrounds it is open valley. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Ground here is low by Colorado standards. The closest town, Lochbuie, is 3.7 miles away. For a city, Thornton is 16 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Munger Reservoir Number 1

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Weld County include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish and longnose sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At this water the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 27°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish this water. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Munger Reservoir Number 2, 0.6 miles out. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.