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Taylor Park Reservoir

Popular Fish Species Taylor Park Reservoir, CO

Rainbow Trout Fishing

This year, fishing for rainbow trout in Taylor Park Reservoir continues to be a successful endeavor for local anglers. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Taylor Park Reservoir Popular Fish - Brown Trout

Brown Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for brown trout in Taylor Park Reservoir is delivering some really nice catches. These hearty fighters migrate around the lake in search of baitfish and comfortable water temperatures, preferably in the 50 to 62 degree range. In spring brown trout, along with the baitfish, move to the shallows which warms first. As the days get warmer in summer they move deeper, again following schools of bait. As Fall and Winter arrive, browns tend to stay in deeper water. When these trout move deep, it is typically in the 20- to 45-foot range. Nightcrawlers are always a good bait for brown trout. In-line spinners, bait-colored crankbaits and small spoons are other options. Experiment with depth and retrieve speed. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Taylor Park Reservoir Popular Fish - Northern Pike

Northern Pike Fishing

Thriving in the cool waters of Taylor Park Reservoir, northern pike are a popular target for local anglers. This year they are being caught in good quantity and some mighty big sizes. April and May are the best months of the year for northern pike fishing here. Summer is spotty but pike can be caught all summer long. Fall can also be good sometimes stretching into October. Large, flashy lures that mimic the bait they prey upon are great lures for northerns. Effective lures include spoons, spinners, and crankbaits, particularly those with bright colors or metallic finishes to attract the pike's attention. Additionally, big flies, soft plastic swimbaits and jerkbaits can be successful, especially when retrieved erratically to mimic wounded prey. Trolling along weed edges can often entice strikes. When the lake has safe ice in winter, ice fishing for northern pike can be quite thrilling. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find northern pike holding during summer. Portable fish finders can be a big help.

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Guide to fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike at Taylor Park Reservoir in Colorado.

This 2,000 surface-acre lake is on the Gunnison River just twenty miles from Gunnison, CO. Fishing enthusiasts have a variety of fish species to pursue, including three types of trout plus salmon and pike. Taylor Park Reservoir has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts whether on land or on water. Boating, hiking, picnicking, canoeing and fishing opportunities draw visitors from far and wide. Taylor Park Marina, located on the southern part of the lake, has rental boats, fishing gear, a restaurant, camping, lodging, shopping and a spectacular view.