Fishing at Welch Reservoir, Larimer County, Colorado

• Overview

  Welch Reservoir is one of the Larimer County listings for Colorado. The land about it is mixed woodland. Around 141 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It ranks high for size among our Larimer County listings. Berthoud at 1.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Campion at 2.4 miles and Loveland at 5.4 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Welch Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Larimer County, recorded fish include black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The shape of Welch Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 28°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Welch Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Loveland Reservoir sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Welch Reservoir for certain.