North Poudre Reservoir Number 10, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  North Poudre Reservoir Number 10 lies within the bounds of Larimer County, Colorado. It sits at 5,174 feet above sea level. It measures about 39 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. 4.2 miles away sits Wellington, the nearest town. For a city, Fort Collins is 5.6 miles off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on North Poudre Reservoir Number 10

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Larimer County: black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At this water the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Annex Reservoir Number 8, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.