Pell Reservoir is a reservoir in Montezuma County, Colorado, and covers about 0.5 acres.
At Pell Reservoir in Montezuma County, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Fish and Baits
At Pell Reservoir, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
At Pell 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
At Pell Reservoir, 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
At Pell Reservoir, 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 Pell 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 Pell 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.
Nearby fishing waters
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.