Smith Irrigation Reservoir Fishing near Todd Creek, Colorado

• Overview

  Adams County in Colorado is where Smith Irrigation Reservoir sits. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. With some 32 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 1.5 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. On our Adams County list it sits near the top for size. Todd Creek sits 1.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Thornton, 8.7 miles distant. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Smith Irrigation Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Adams County names common carp, white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Smith Irrigation Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 73°F, with January the cold end at about 29°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Smith Irrigation Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Richards Reservoir is 1.7 miles off. Rules at Smith Irrigation Reservoir are worth checking on the day.