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A-20 Reservoir

A-20 Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Adams County.

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A-20 Reservoir is a reservoir in Adams County, Colorado, and covers about 10 acres and holds roughly 64 acre-feet.

The small size of A-20 Reservoir makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

For the first look at this small, open reservoir in Adams County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

During a slow pass across this small, open reservoir in Adams County, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

For the first look at this small, open reservoir in Adams County, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

On the 10-acre reservoir in Adams County, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.

A Simple Tackle Plan

On a careful pass over this small, open reservoir in Adams County, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

For the first look at this small, open reservoir in Adams County, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.

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