Curtis Lake is a reservoir in Colorado, near Larimer County.
Curtis Lake is a reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado, and covers about 139 acres, reaches about 15 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 1,259 acre-feet.
Curtis Lake can be broken down in a few passes: shallow cover, the first break, and the deepest useful water.
During a slow pass across this midsize, shallow reservoir in Larimer County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
When fishing this midsize, shallow reservoir in Larimer 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.
When testing depth on this midsize, shallow reservoir in Larimer County, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
On the 139-acre reservoir in Larimer 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, shallow reservoir in Larimer 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.
While learning this midsize, shallow reservoir in Larimer 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.