Steele Brothers Reservoir Number 1 Fishing in Boulder County, Colorado

• Overview

  Steele Brothers Reservoir Number 1 stands in Boulder County, Colorado. It sits at 5,223 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Niwot, is 3.4 miles distant. Gunbarrel follows at 5.7 miles, then Longmont at 6.4 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Steele Brothers Reservoir Number 1

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Boulder County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 30°F in January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Steele Brothers Reservoir Number 2 is 0.2 miles distant. Confirm before you fish this water.