Reid Reservoir near Kremmling: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Routt County, Colorado, you have Reid Reservoir. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Our Routt County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Kremmling, 19 miles out. For a city, Boulder is 78 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Reid Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Routt County include brook trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and mountain whitefish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Reid Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 57°F on average, January about 18°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Reid Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Hadley Reservoir, 0.6 miles out. For Reid Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.