Non Potable Reservoir 1 Fishing Guide, El Paso County, Colorado

• Overview

  Out in El Paso County, Colorado, sits Non Potable Reservoir 1. What surrounds it is open valley. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Air Force Academy, is 1.6 miles distant. Further out sit Gleneagle (3.2 miles) and Monument (6.7 miles). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Non Potable Reservoir 1

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across El Paso County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, common carp, brook trout, green sunfish and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 65°F on average, January about 27°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Expect this water to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lee Lake sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.