Wyman Reservoir Fishing near Meeker, Colorado

• Overview

  Within Rio Blanco County, Colorado, you have Wyman Reservoir. It lies 7,096 feet above sea level. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Meeker at 13 miles is the nearest place to stop. Craig is 26 miles and Hayden 34 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. The setting is plain rather than dramatic, and it fishes well for it.

• Where to Fish on Wyman Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Rio Blanco County include flannelmouth sucker, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, bluehead sucker and mountain whitefish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Wyman Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 64°F; the cold one sits at 21°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. It sets the rhythm of the year at Wyman Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. D D and E Wise Reservoir at 2.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Wyman Reservoir locally before you travel.