Reynolds Reservoir Fishing Guide, Pueblo County, Colorado

• Overview

  Out in Pueblo County, Colorado, sits Reynolds Reservoir. It sits in mixed woodland country. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. Most waters listed here for Pueblo County are larger. Walsenburg sits 24 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Colorado City is 25 miles and Fowler 30 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Reynolds Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name rainbow trout, white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish and walleye. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Reynolds Reservoir gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 32°F in January. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Reynolds Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Rikoff Reservoir, 2.7 miles out. Ask locally about Reynolds Reservoir if anything is unclear.