Dry Wash Number Two Reservoir in San Juan County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The San Juan County entry here is Dry Wash Number Two Reservoir, in Utah. The bank is 7,723 feet above sea level. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 11 miles away sits Blanding, the nearest town. Monticello is 13 miles and Moab 55 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Dry Wash Number Two Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for San Juan County cover rainbow trout, brook trout and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Dry Wash Number Two Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 64°F on average, January about 25°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Dry Wash Number Two Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Camp Jackson Reservoir is 4 miles distant. What applies at Dry Wash Number Two Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.