Riverside Reservoir in Weld County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Weld County, Colorado, sits Riverside Reservoir. It sits in open valley country. At roughly 5.7 sq miles it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The bank runs about 18 miles in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. Nothing else we list in Weld County covers more water. Kersey sits 16 miles from the bank. Keenesburg is 21 miles away, with Evans at 23 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Riverside Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in Weld County include white sucker, common carp and green sunfish. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Riverside Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 26°F in January and 75°F in July. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Riverside Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Empire Reservoir is 7.1 miles off. For Riverside Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.