McCargar Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Routt County.
McCargar Reservoir is a reservoir in Routt County, Colorado, and covers about 9 acres and holds roughly 81 acre-feet.
The small size of McCargar Reservoir makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
At McCargar Reservoir, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
At McCargar 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.
While working this small, open reservoir in Routt 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.
When fishing this small, open reservoir in Routt 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.
At McCargar 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 McCargar 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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.