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Johnson Reservoir

Johnson Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Larimer County.

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Fish species in Johnson Reservoir

Johnson Reservoir in Larimer County is a reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado, and covers about 44 acres, reaches about 15.9 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 133 acre-feet.

At Johnson Reservoir in Larimer County, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Johnson Reservoir in Larimer County include Brown Trout, Snake River Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

An easy brown trout approach is to fish a small minnow bait, spoon, or streamer along cool breaks and moving water.

How to Read the Water

On the 44-acre reservoir in Larimer 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.

Season by Season

To narrow down this small, shallow reservoir in Larimer County, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.

A Simple Tackle Plan

On the 44-acre reservoir in Larimer County, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.

To narrow down this small, 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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