Rock Creek Reservoir in Grand County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Colorado, Rock Creek Reservoir belongs to Grand County. It sits at 7,635 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Supplies mean a trip to Kremmling, 9 miles off. Further out sit Granby (15 miles) and Fraser (23 miles). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Rock Creek Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Rock Creek Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 62°F at the top of summer and 15°F at the bottom of winter. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It sets the rhythm of the year at Rock Creek Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Scholl Reservoir at 4.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Rock Creek Reservoir are worth checking on the day.