Thompson Reservoir Number 2 Fishing Guide, Mesa County, Colorado

• Overview

  Set in Mesa County, Thompson Reservoir Number 2 is a Colorado water. Country round the bank runs to open valley. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The closest town, Redlands, is 7.6 miles away. Beyond it, Fruita at 8.9 miles and Loma at 12 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Thompson Reservoir Number 2

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Mesa County, recorded fish include flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 25°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Thompson Reservoir Number 1 is 0.8 miles distant. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.