Big Johnson Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near El Paso County.
Big Johnson Reservoir is a reservoir in El Paso County, Colorado, and covers about 274.3 acres, reaches about 19.1 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 2,602.4 acre-feet.
There is enough room for fish to move at Big Johnson Reservoir, so compare a protected side with a windblown bank before settling on one depth.
On the 274.3-acre reservoir in El Paso County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
While learning this midsize, open reservoir in El Paso 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.
Before changing spots on this midsize, open reservoir in El Paso County, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
On the 274.3-acre reservoir in El Paso County, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
While working this midsize, open reservoir in El Paso 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.
Before leaving this midsize, open reservoir in El Paso 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.