Two Buttes Reservoir near Springfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Two Buttes Reservoir is one of the Baca County listings for Colorado. The surface lies 4,209 feet up. At some 757 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. At about 4.5 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is one of the larger waters we list anywhere in Colorado. The closest town, Springfield, is 16 miles distant. It is 119 miles to Pueblo, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Two Buttes Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Baca County: logperch, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, bigscale logperch and common carp. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Two Buttes Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 77°F at the top of summer and 30°F at the bottom of winter. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Two Buttes Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, R R Rutherford Reservoir at 14 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Two Buttes Reservoir.