Fishing at Northside Reservoir, Pueblo County, Colorado

• Overview

  Northside Reservoir lies within the bounds of Pueblo County, Colorado. Land around it is open valley. It lies lower than most water we list in Colorado. For supplies, Pueblo is 2.2 miles out. Pueblo West lies 6.8 miles off, Penrose another 23 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. The surroundings are ordinary; the fishing is the reason to come.

• Where to Fish on Northside Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for Pueblo County names rainbow trout, white sucker and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Northside Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 31°F on the long-run figures. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Northside Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Trustees Pueblo WW Reservoir Number 2, 1.7 miles out. Check the position at Northside Reservoir before loading the car.