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Ross Reservoir

Ross Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Jackson County.

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Fish species in Ross Reservoir

Ross Reservoir is a reservoir in Jackson County, Colorado, and covers about 5.8 acres.

The small size of Ross Reservoir makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Ross Reservoir include Cutbow Trout.

How to Read the Water

On the 5.8-acre reservoir in Jackson County, 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

On the 5.8-acre reservoir in Jackson 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

For a quick check of this small, open reservoir in Jackson 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.

At Ross 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.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Cutbow Trout — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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