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Hunter Reservoir

Hunter Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Jackson County.

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Hunter Reservoir in Jackson County is a reservoir in Jackson County, Colorado, and covers about 14 acres and holds roughly 40 acre-feet.

On the 14-acre reservoir in Jackson County, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.

Fish and Baits

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

On a careful pass over this small, open reservoir in Jackson 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

To narrow down this small, open reservoir in Jackson 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

On a careful pass over this small, open reservoir in Jackson 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

At Hunter Reservoir in Jackson 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.

At Hunter Reservoir in Jackson 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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