Rubeck Number 1 Reservoir Fishing Guide, Elbert County, Colorado

• Overview

  Rubeck Number 1 Reservoir belongs to Elbert County, Colorado. The ground round it is mixed woodland. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Elizabeth at 17 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 34 miles to Colorado Springs, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Rubeck Number 1 Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Elbert County cover green sunfish, bluegill and fathead minnow. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 69°F in July. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Lemesany Detention Number 2 Reservoir at 4.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on this water before loading the car.