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Morrison Lake

Morrison Lake is a reservoir in Colorado, near Dolores County.

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Morrison Lake is a reservoir in Dolores County, Colorado, and covers about 11 acres and holds roughly 116 acre-feet.

On the 11-acre reservoir in Dolores County, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.

Fish and Baits

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

At Morrison Lake, 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

At Morrison Lake, start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it.

Season by Season

At Morrison Lake, 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 Morrison Lake, 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 Morrison Lake, 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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