Travis Reservoir Fishing in Dolores County, Colorado

• Overview

  Travis Reservoir is listed under Dolores County, Colorado. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Dolores County. The nearest place of any size is Monticello, 31 miles away. Albuquerque is the closest city, 221 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Travis Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Dolores County, recorded fish include black-spotted cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Travis Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 67°F and January about 26°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Anyone fishing Travis Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Wild Bill Number Two Reservoir at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Travis Reservoir carry more weight than any list.