Wadley Reservoir Number 1, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Colorado, Wadley Reservoir Number 1 falls inside Adams County. It sits in mixed woodland. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Adams County list. 3.9 miles away sits Todd Creek, the nearest town. Further out sit Northglenn (5.7 miles) and Thornton (6.5 miles). The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Wadley Reservoir Number 1

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. County-wide records name common carp, white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 73°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on this water more years than not. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Wadley Reservoir Number 2, 0.5 miles away. What applies at this water may have changed since it was mapped.