Wasson Reservoir in Larimer County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Colorado holds Wasson Reservoir, in Larimer County. Elevation runs to 5,351 feet. At about 27 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The nearest town is Wellington, 4 miles away. Laporte follows at 9.8 miles, then Fort Collins at 12 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Wasson Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Larimer County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Wasson Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 70°F and January reads 29°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Wasson Reservoir around it. Weed growth peaks in late summer and changes where you can fish.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Mountain Supply Reservoir Number 7, 1.1 miles away. Confirm access to Wasson Reservoir locally before you travel.