Weir Park Reservoir Fishing in Delta County, Colorado

• Overview

  The Delta County end of Colorado holds Weir Park Reservoir. Elevation runs to 10,230 feet. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Cedaredge, 9.4 miles off. Orchard City is 15 miles and Paonia 19 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules. Most people fish the same few areas, which leaves the rest quiet.

• Where to Fish on Weir Park Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Delta County records list rainbow trout, white sucker, flannelmouth sucker and bluehead sucker among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Weir Park Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 56°F and January near 17°F on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid May. Open water usually runs from mid May until about mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Weir Park Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Hamilton Reservoir at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Weir Park Reservoir locally before you travel.