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Fishing Battlement Reservoir Big: what the data says
37-acre reservoir near Delta County. The lake tops out around 46 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brook Trout fishing at Battlement Reservoir Big
Spring brook trout on Battlement Reservoir Big hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 39 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 21 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Battlement Reservoir Big?
Battlement Reservoir Big is about 46 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Battlement Reservoir Big?
Anglers target brook trout on Battlement Reservoir Big.
Where is the best fishing spot on Battlement Reservoir Big?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Battlement Reservoir Big?
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Island Lake · Water Dog Reservoir · Reed Reservoir · Eggleston Lake Big · Kitson Reservoir · Eggleston Lake Little
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