Upper Stonewall Reservoir is a reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado, and covers about 9 acres and holds roughly 47 acre-feet.
The small size of Upper Stonewall Reservoir makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Fish and Baits
At Upper Stonewall Reservoir, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
At Upper Stonewall 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
When breaking down this small, open reservoir in Larimer 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
During a slow pass across this small, open reservoir in Larimer 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
At Upper Stonewall 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 Upper Stonewall 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.