McPhee Reservoir

Set in Colorado, United States, McPhee Reservoir is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing McPhee Reservoir usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

37.5339, -108.5326 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassRainbow troutBrown troutKokanee salmonLargemouth bassYellow perch

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at McPhee Reservoir.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing McPhee Reservoir, make sure your licence covers Colorado, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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