North Poudre Reservoir Number 6 Fishing Guide, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  North Poudre Reservoir Number 6 sits within Larimer County in Colorado. The surface lies 5,157 feet up. At some 479 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The outline measures near 5.1 miles, so local knowledge counts. On our Larimer County list it sits near the top for size. Supplies mean a trip to Wellington, 2.2 miles off. For a city, Fort Collins is 6.8 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on North Poudre Reservoir Number 6

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records held for Larimer County cover black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 28°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect this water to follow that timing. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. North Poudre Reservoir Number 5 sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat this water as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.