Arctic Grayling fishing at Kitson Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: arctic grayling sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 13 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 13 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 11 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner covers the summer program.

Brook Trout fishing at Kitson Reservoir

In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 13 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 13 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Best bite is 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.

Cutthroat Trout fishing at Kitson Reservoir

In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 13 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner and you're in the game.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Kitson Reservoir

Spring rainbow trout on Kitson Reservoir hold shallow, usually 3 to 13 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.

How deep is Kitson Reservoir?

Kitson Reservoir is about 13 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 Kitson Reservoir?

Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout, arctic grayling, cutthroat trout on Kitson Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot 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. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Kitson Reservoir?

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.