Oaks Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Grand County entry here is Oaks Reservoir, in Colorado. Height above sea level is 8,435 feet. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Kremmling lies 14 miles from the water. Steamboat Springs lies 24 miles off, Granby another 32 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Oaks Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open biodiversity records for Grand County list black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Oaks Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 56°F and January near 17°F on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Oaks Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Woods Reservoir at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. For Oaks Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.