Maguire Reservoir

Maguire Reservoir is a reservoir in Elbert County, Colorado, and covers about 21 acres and holds roughly 116 acre-feet.

Maguire Reservoir is small water, so a careful lap around the bank can show most of the useful cover.

Fish and Baits

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

At Maguire 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

While working this small, open reservoir in Elbert 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

To keep things simple on this small, open reservoir in Elbert 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 Maguire 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 Maguire 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.