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14-acre reservoir near Mesa County. The lake tops out around 13 ft. The contours come from a model of the real basin shape and its known max depth. Read them as probabilities, not soundings, and keep them out of navigation decisions. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Kitson Reservoir draws 14 acres inside 0.8 miles of shoreline. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi. The water lies in Mesa County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Neversweat Reservoir, 1 mi northeast of here.
Start shallow in spring: arctic grayling sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 13 ft; cold water stacks them in 4 to 13 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 11 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft | dusk & dawn | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | midday | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 13 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 13 ft covers summer, 2 to 13 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 11 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Early season cutthroat trout use the shallows, holding in 3 to 13 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 13 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 13 ft. The chart's best answer is Shoreline break — drop-off, 6 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 3 to 13 ft. The depth story barely changes: 3 to 13 ft through summer, 3 to 13 ft in winter. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
4 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 11 ft, is the deepest of them.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Colorado waters are set by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Kitson Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Colorado fishing regulations →
Kitson Reservoir is about 13 ft (4 m) deep 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.
Anglers target arctic grayling, brook trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout on Kitson Reservoir.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For arctic grayling, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Kitson Reservoir is regulated by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Check the official Colorado regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Mesa County fishing maps (6 charts). Browse all Colorado fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.