Section 35 Reservoir Fishing in Weld County, Colorado

• Overview

  Section 35 Reservoir is set in Weld County, Colorado. Everything around it is open valley. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Ground here is low by Colorado standards. The closest town, Todd Creek, is 5.2 miles distant. It is 9.3 miles to Thornton, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Section 35 Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Weld County include white sucker, common carp, green sunfish, longnose sucker and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On this water the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 73°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on this water follows the weather closely. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, German Reservoir Number 1 at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at this water as something to verify.