The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Jackson Reservoir
Morgan County, Colorado · about 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
52°F water, calm this morning.
About Jackson Reservoir
Jackson Reservoir spreads over about 2,460 acres in Morgan County, Colorado.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8 miles. At about 4,440 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Fort Morgan, is about 16 miles southeast. The closest city is Greeley, about 32 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,440 ft
- County
- Morgan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Colorado mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 52°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Jackson Reservoir
- Fort Morganabout 16 mi southeast
- Brushabout 24 mi east
- Kerseyabout 25 mi west
- Keenesburgabout 29 mi southwest
- Greeleynearest city, about 32 mi west
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Questions about Jackson Reservoir
What fish are in Jackson Reservoir?
Lakes like Jackson Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Jackson Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Jackson Reservoir?
About 2,460 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Jackson Reservoir?
Fort Morgan is about 16 miles southeast; Brush is about 24 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Jackson Reservoir today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Jackson Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
