Fishing at Roberta Reservoir, Routt County, Colorado

• Overview

  Routt County in Colorado is where Roberta Reservoir sits. The water sits 8,373 feet up. About 17 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Kremmling, is 26 miles distant. It is 85 miles to Boulder, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. Head west for the nearest town.

• Where to Fish on Roberta Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged across Routt County include brook trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish and mountain sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Work Roberta Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 58°F; the cold one sits at 17°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Roberta Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Kelly Reservoir, 1.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Roberta Reservoir locally before you travel.