Nissen Reservoir Number 2 Fishing near Broomfield, Colorado

• Overview

  Nissen Reservoir Number 2 is listed under Broomfield County, Colorado. Country round the bank runs to rolling hill. It measures about 29 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. 1.5 miles away sits Broomfield, the nearest town. Then Lafayette, 4.3 miles, and Louisville, 4.6 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Nissen Reservoir Number 2

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Broomfield County include common carp, bluegill and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 73°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish this water. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking within 130 yards means no long carry with tackle. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. This sits inside The Field Open Space, so read the reserve notices first. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Le Gault Reservoir is 0.8 miles off. Confirm before you fish this water.