Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 Fishing
A 55-acre Colorado reservoir in Mesa County at 5,395 feet.
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Jerry Creek Reservoir #1: setting, size and how to reach it
Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 spreads over roughly 55 acres of Mesa County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 5,395 feet above sea level. Jerry Creek Reservoir SWA manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Collbran, near 9 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Northwest Region water.
The boating entry reads None. CPW calls access difficult; pressure runs low. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as no.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Launching a boat at Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
CPW maps no boat ramp right on Jerry Creek Reservoir #1; the nearest ones follow.
Atlas fishing locations at Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
- Jerry Creek Reservoir, Jerry Creek Reservoir SWAdifficult access, 5,395 ft
When the Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 ramp is crowded
- Early Settlers Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 17 miles east
- Island Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 17 miles east
- Oak Point Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 18 miles east
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Harvest rules for Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 sits west of the Continental Divide. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Jerry Creek Reservoir #1.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 | 55 | 5,395 | 0 | ||
| Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 | under a mile east | 175 | 5,387 | 0 | |
| Bull Creek Reservoir #5 | 9 miles southeast | 17 | 9,647 | 0 | |
| Water Dog Reservoir | 10 miles south | 22 | 9,936 | 0 | yes |
| Jumbo Reservoir, Mesa County | 10 miles south | 4 | 9,778 | 0 | |
| Sunset Lake | 10 miles south | 18 | 9,785 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The ground surrounding Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
Other reservoirs within a drive of Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
- Jerry Creek Reservoir #2under a mile east
- Bull Creek Reservoir #59 miles southeast
- Water Dog Reservoir10 miles south
- Jumbo Reservoir, Mesa County10 miles south
- Sunset Lake10 miles south
Where to buy line and lures near Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
- Walker's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Whitewater, 21 miles
- Gearhead Outfitters, 461 Main Streetsporting goods store, Grand Junction, 26 miles
- Western Anglersfly shop, Grand Junction, 26 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Grand Junctionsporting goods store, Grand Junction, 27 miles
- Pepper Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Grand Junction, 28 miles
- Timberline Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Rifle, 29 miles
Outfitters who fish Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Beds and gas close to Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
- Palisade14 miles
- Parachute18 miles
- Battlement Mesa19 miles
County guides that cover Jerry Creek Reservoir #1
- Mesa Countyseat: Grand Junction
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Reservoirs and creeks near Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 in photos
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Before you drive to Jerry Creek Reservoir #1, read these
Where in Colorado is Jerry Creek Reservoir #1?
CPW maps it in Mesa County, CPW Northwest Region, about 9 miles from Collbran.
How many acres does Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 cover on CPW maps?
Close to 55 acres by the CPW outline, at about 5,395 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Jerry Creek Reservoir #1?
CPW maps none here; try a neighbor.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Jerry Creek Reservoir #1?
CPW publishes no species list for it.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Jerry Creek Reservoir #1?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 on a short license?
Everyone 16 and older needs a CPW fishing license: $44.87 a year for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents, or $18.07 for a resident one-day license.
When did CPW last list Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 for trout?
Not on the stocking report in recent years.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Jerry Creek Reservoir #1?
Closest on our list: Walker's Bait & Tackle, 21 miles.
Can I drill holes at Jerry Creek Reservoir #1?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as no; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.