North Henry Lee Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for North Henry Lee Reservoir in Jefferson County, Colorado. It lies 5,558 feet above sea level. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Some 1.1 miles away sits Wheat Ridge, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Arvada, 2.5 miles distant. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on North Henry Lee Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. 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. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brown trout and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to North Henry Lee Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to North Henry Lee Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. There is a mapped landing stage 70 yards away. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Kestrel Pond is 0.5 miles off. Confirm access to North Henry Lee Reservoir locally before you travel.