Sixmile Reservoir Fishing in Boulder County, Colorado

• Overview

  Sixmile Reservoir is one of the Boulder County listings for Colorado. Height above sea level is 5,200 feet. With some 101 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 2.5 miles of margin, front to back. It is among the larger waters listed here for Boulder County. Head to Gunbarrel, 2.8 miles away, for anything you forgot. Boulder is the closest city, 4.3 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Sixmile Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Boulder County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of Sixmile Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 30°F on the long-run figures. The season stretches long at both ends here. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Sixmile Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Boulder Reservoir is 0.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Sixmile Reservoir locally before you travel.