Fishing at Wallace Reservoir, Montezuma County, Colorado

• Overview

  Wallace Reservoir is listed under Montezuma County, Colorado. The surface lies 8,087 feet up. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. The town to know is Mancos, 12 miles out. The big place round here is Albuquerque, 193 miles distant. What else is close: Old Logging Camp Reservoir (3 miles), Spruce Reservoir roughly 3 miles, Little Mud Reservoir (3.4 miles), Akin Reservoir roughly 3.5 miles and School Section Reservoir (5.3 miles). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Wallace Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Reported across Montezuma County: bluehead sucker, brook trout and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Wallace Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 64°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. On Wallace Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records show it does not hold water year-round. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Old Logging Camp Reservoir sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Wallace Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.