Platoro Reservoir fishing
Platoro Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in July and August.
- Last stocked
- August 14, 2026
- Plants on record
- 4
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 9,978 ft
How Platoro Reservoir is stocked
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Platoro
- Facilities
- camping
990-acre reservoir at about 10,000 ft on the Conejos River in the Rio Grande National Forest near Platoro. The boat ramp is at the northeast end near the dam, for motorized and non-motorized boats; no restrooms or potable water there. The remote valley and short season keep use light.
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About Platoro Reservoir
Nearest lakes
Public land at Platoro Reservoir
Platoro Reservoir is inside Rio Grande National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Platoro Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked August 14, 2026. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in July and August.
How do you get on Platoro Reservoir?
The nearest town is Platoro. Facilities include camping. 990-acre reservoir at about 10,000 ft on the Conejos River in the Rio Grande National Forest near Platoro. The boat ramp is at the northeast end near the dam, for motorized and non-motorized boats; no restrooms or potable water there. The remote valley and short season keep use light.
Which lakes near Platoro Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Beaver Creek Reservoir (18.2 mi) and Vallecito Reservoir (54.4 mi) were stocked more recently.