Murray Reservoir Fishing Guide, Huerfano County, Colorado

• Overview

  Murray Reservoir sits within Huerfano County in Colorado. Around the bank it is pine and birch. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. The town to know is Colorado City, 28 miles out. Walsenburg follows at 34 miles, then Florence at 38 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Murray Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Huerfano County include cutthroat trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Murray Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 21°F in January to roughly 62°F in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. On Murray Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, McKinley Reservoir at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Murray Reservoir if anything is unclear.