Rio Grande Reservoir fishing
Rio Grande Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 8 times in 2026, most often in June and July.
- Last stocked
- August 14, 2026
- Plants on record
- 8
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 9,394 ft
How Rio Grande Reservoir is stocked
Vallecito Reservoir (26.5 mi) and Beaver Creek Reservoir (36.3 mi) were stocked more recently.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Creede
- Facilities
- restrooms
High-country reservoir at about 9,400 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest. From Creede take Highway 149 west 19 miles, then Forest Road 520 west 13 miles to the midpoint access road. Primitive ramp, not suited to large boats or long trailers; vault toilet, no potable water. Snowed in winter.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Rio Grande Reservoir
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Public land at Rio Grande Reservoir
Rio Grande Reservoir is inside Rio Grande National Forest.
It is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Weminuche Wilderness.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Rio Grande Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked August 14, 2026. It is stocked 8 times in 2026, most often in June and July.
How do you get on Rio Grande Reservoir?
The nearest town is Creede. Facilities include restrooms. High-country reservoir at about 9,400 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest. From Creede take Highway 149 west 19 miles, then Forest Road 520 west 13 miles to the midpoint access road. Primitive ramp, not suited to large boats or long trailers; vault toilet, no potable water. Snowed in winter.
Which lakes near Rio Grande Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Vallecito Reservoir (26.5 mi) and Beaver Creek Reservoir (36.3 mi) were stocked more recently.