Rolling Reservoir in Jefferson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Rolling Reservoir in Jefferson County, Colorado. It sits in mixed woodland country. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Jefferson County list. For supplies, Applewood is 0.9 miles out. The big place round here is Arvada, 5.6 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Rolling Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Jefferson County cover rainbow trout, brown trout and common carp. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Rolling Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 31°F on the long-run figures. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Rolling Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. The water borders South Table Mountain Conservation Easement, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Duke Lake is 1.1 miles distant. Confirm access to Rolling Reservoir locally before you travel.