Ed Joe Reservoir

Ed Joe Reservoir is a reservoir in San Miguel County, Colorado.

The size of Ed Joe Reservoir rewards a simple area-by-area plan instead of long random moves.

Fish and Baits

While working this local, open reservoir in San Miguel County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

While working this local, open reservoir in San Miguel 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

While checking this local, open reservoir in San Miguel 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.

Season by Season

While working this local, open reservoir in San Miguel 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

In San Miguel 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.

In San Miguel 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.