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Fishing Neversweat Reservoir: what the data says
23-acre reservoir near Mesa County. The lake tops out around 15 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.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Neversweat Reservoir
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Neversweat Reservoir
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 15 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 13 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Neversweat Reservoir?
Neversweat Reservoir is about 15 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 Neversweat Reservoir?
Anglers target rainbow trout, cutthroat trout on Neversweat Reservoir.
Where is the best fishing spot on Neversweat Reservoir?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Neversweat Reservoir?
For cutthroat 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
Kitson Reservoir · Bonham Reservoir · Eggleston Lake Little · Eggleston Lake Big · Youngs Creek Reservoir #3 · Reed Reservoir
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