First Reservoir

First Reservoir is a reservoir in Montezuma County, Colorado, and covers about 0.5 acres.

At First Reservoir in Montezuma County, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.

Fish and Baits

At First Reservoir, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

At First Reservoir, 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

Before changing spots on this small, open reservoir in Montezuma 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

When testing depth on this small, open reservoir in Montezuma 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

At First Reservoir, 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.

At First Reservoir, 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.