Simon Reservoir Number 1 is a reservoir in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
The size of Simon Reservoir Number 1 rewards a simple area-by-area plan instead of long random moves.
Fish and Baits
At Simon Reservoir Number 1 in Rio Blanco County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Before leaving this local, open reservoir in Rio Blanco County, 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
After choosing a bank on this local, open reservoir in Rio Blanco County, 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
In Rio Blanco 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
Before changing spots on this local, open reservoir in Rio Blanco County, 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.
When breaking down this local, open reservoir in Rio Blanco County, 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.