Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 Fishing
A 175-acre Colorado reservoir in Mesa County at 5,387 feet.
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Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 at a glance
Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 holds around 175 surface acres within Mesa County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 5,387 feet. Access runs through Jerry Creek Reservoir SWA. For gas and groceries, Collbran sits roughly 8 miles off. It falls inside the Northwest Region on CPW maps.
Boating allowed: None. Reaching it is difficult; crowds are low, CPW says. CPW winter status: ice fishing listed as no.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Putting in at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
Bring a float tube or use a ramp nearby: Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 has none mapped.
Walk-up spots at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
- Jerry Creek Reservoir, Jerry Creek Reservoir SWA 2difficult access, 5,387 ft
Other CPW ramps around Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
- Early Settlers Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 16 miles east
- Island Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 17 miles east
- Oak Point Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 17 miles east
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Bag limits at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
| 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 |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 falls west of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 unless a special rule says otherwise.
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 #2 | 175 | 5,387 | 0 | ||
| Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 | under a mile west | 55 | 5,395 | 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 | |
| Bull Basin Reservoir #1 | 10 miles southeast | 13 | 10,008 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
Lakes to pair with Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
- Jerry Creek Reservoir #1under a mile west
- Bull Creek Reservoir #59 miles southeast
- Water Dog Reservoir10 miles south
- Jumbo Reservoir, Mesa County10 miles south
- Bull Basin Reservoir #110 miles southeast
Bait and flies near Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
- Walker's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Whitewater, 22 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, 28 miles
- Timberline Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Rifle, 29 miles
- Pepper Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Grand Junction, 29 miles
Registered outfitters around Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Mountain and plains towns near Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
- Palisade15 miles
- Parachute17 miles
- Battlement Mesa18 miles
Counties holding part of Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
- Mesa Countyseat: Grand Junction
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Species photos for anglers bound for Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
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Planning notes for Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Jerry Creek Reservoir #2?
It lies in Mesa County, CPW Northwest Region, about 8 miles from Collbran.
How much surface does Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 spread across when full?
The outline measures about 175 acres, at about 5,387 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2?
No boat ramp appears for it.
Which species does CPW list for Jerry Creek Reservoir #2?
Its fish are not listed by CPW.
How many trout can I keep at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
How much is a one-day license for Jerry Creek Reservoir #2?
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.
How often does CPW stock Jerry Creek Reservoir #2?
It is not on the 2024 to 2026 catchable trout report.
Where do anglers at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 get supplies?
Walker's Bait & Tackle, 22 miles out.
What does CPW say about ice at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2?
ice fishing listed as no, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Jerry Creek Reservoir #2
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.