Wasson Reservoir

Wasson Reservoir is a reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado, and covers about 35 acres and holds roughly 231 acre-feet.

At Wasson Reservoir, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.

Fish and Baits

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

At Wasson 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 Wasson Reservoir, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

To keep things simple on this small, open reservoir in Larimer County, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Wasson 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 Wasson 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.