Mountain Home Reservoir fishing
Mountain Home Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.
- Last stocked
- May 22, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 8,171 ft
Fish at Mountain Home Reservoir
Mountain Home Reservoir, located in Costilla County, Colorado, near Fort Garland, is a state wildlife area managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Anglers can catch northern pike in this reservoir. The reservoir is frozen in winter, and it lies at 2,483 meters (8,146 feet) elevation on the western slope of the Culebra Range. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Mountain Home Reservoir is stocked
Daigre Reservoir (23.3 mi), Lake Dorothey (62.1 mi), Trujillo Meadows Reservoir (63.2 mi), and Mix Lake (63.9 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Fort Garland
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Coldwater fishery in a CPW state wildlife area near Fort Garland, damming Trinchera Creek on the west slope of the Culebra Range. Boat ramp, restrooms and designated camping. The Trinchera Irrigation Company owns the water, so it can be drawn down hard in drought. Open to ice fishing.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Mountain Home Reservoir
Anglers should be aware that the reservoir is frozen in winter. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
When is Mountain Home Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 22, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.
How do you get on Mountain Home Reservoir?
The nearest town is Fort Garland. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Coldwater fishery in a CPW state wildlife area near Fort Garland, damming Trinchera Creek on the west slope of the Culebra Range. Boat ramp, restrooms and designated camping. The Trinchera Irrigation Company owns the water, so it can be drawn down hard in drought. Open to ice fishing.
Which lakes near Mountain Home Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Daigre Reservoir (23.3 mi), Lake Dorothey (62.1 mi), Trujillo Meadows Reservoir (63.2 mi), and Mix Lake (63.9 mi) were stocked more recently.