Soderquist Reservoir near Gunnison: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Soderquist Reservoir in Gunnison County, Colorado. It lies 9,311 feet above sea level. At 19 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Gunnison is the closest town at 18 miles. Ouray is 40 miles and Crested Butte 40 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules. It is a working water rather than a showpiece.

• Where to Fish on Soderquist Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Soderquist Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 59°F, while January sits near 11°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Expect Soderquist Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, McDonough Reservoir is 12 miles off. The position on Soderquist Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.