Last stocked
May 22, 2026
Plants on record
1
Species recorded
0
Elevation
8,171 ft
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Fort Garland
- Shore access
- Yes
A Colorado Parks and Wildlife state wildlife area near Fort Garland, impounding Trinchera Creek on the western slope of the Culebra Range. Anglers fish from shore for species including northern pike; the reservoir typically freezes in winter.
Sources: water_type , access , shore_notes , nearest_town , photos , fishing_notes , watch_outs
How Mountain Home Reservoir is stocked
Daigre Reservoir (23.3 mi), San Isabel Lake (49.5 mi), Lake Dorothey (62.1 mi), and Trujillo Meadows Reservoir (63.2 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fishing 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.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
What to watch for
Anglers should be aware that the reservoir is frozen in winter.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Species stocked here
No species recorded here yet.