Last stocked
August 14, 2026
Plants on record
4
Species recorded
0
Elevation
9,978 ft
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Platoro
- Facilities
- camping
Remote high-country reservoir on the Conejos River in the Rio Grande National Forest near the community of Platoro. Recreation there includes fishing, camping, boating, and hunting, though the high, remote valley location and short season keep use light.
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How Platoro Reservoir is stocked
Beaver Creek Reservoir (18.2 mi) was stocked more recently.
Fishing Platoro Reservoir
The reservoir it creates, Platoro Reservoir, offers opportunities for fishing as part of its recreational activities. The location is in a high mountain valley, providing an environment for anglers. Other recreational options at this site include camping, boating, and hunting.
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What to watch for
Anglers should be aware that recreational use at Platoro Reservoir is light. This is specifically due to the remote, high mountain valley location of the reservoir and the short season available for these activities.
Species stocked here
No species recorded here yet.