Twin Lake Reservoir, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Larimer County, Colorado, sits Twin Lake Reservoir. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. The water measures roughly 21 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Estes Park lies 13 miles from the water. Further out sit Laporte (23 miles) and Fort Collins (26 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lake Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Larimer County, recorded fish include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Treat Twin Lake Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 54°F, while February sits near 22°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid May and starts locking again about mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Twin Lake Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is somewhere to leave the car, 160 yards off. A campsite is mapped about 0.9 miles away, which makes an early start easier. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Hourglass Reservoir, 3.1 miles out. For Twin Lake Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.