Abbot Reservoir is a reservoir in Dolores County, Colorado, and covers about 0.2 acres.
Before moving far, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Fish and Baits
During a slow pass across this small, open reservoir in Dolores County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
After choosing a bank on this small, open reservoir in Dolores 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
When breaking down this small, open reservoir in Dolores 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
While learning this small, open reservoir in Dolores County, early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.
A Simple Tackle Plan
When fishing this small, open reservoir in Dolores 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.
After choosing a bank on this small, open reservoir in Dolores 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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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.