Stroh Erosion Control Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Stroh Erosion Control Reservoir is set in Elbert County, Colorado. The bank gives way to mixed woodland. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Elbert County. Supplies mean a trip to Elizabeth, 4.5 miles off. Centennial is the closest city, 22 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Stroh Erosion Control Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Elbert County include green sunfish, bluegill and fathead minnow. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Stroh Erosion Control Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 69°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Stroh Erosion Control Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-A-40 Reservoir, 5.7 miles away. The position on Stroh Erosion Control Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.