Trujillo Meadows Reservoir fishing

Trujillo Meadows Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Brown trout and Brook trout. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Trujillo Meadows Reservoir
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Last stocked
July 24, 2026
Plants on record
3
Species recorded
2
Elevation
10,004 ft

Fish at Trujillo Meadows Reservoir

0 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is a Colorado state wildlife area, where the reservoir is used for fishing. Fishing is the wildlife area's chief activity. The reservoir has 69 surface acres and has a boat ramp. Anglers catch brown trout, rainbow trout, and sometimes brook trout. Boating and fishing are available on the reservoir, but only for small motorized and non-motorized watercraft. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is stocked

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Beaver Creek Reservoir (39.1 mi) and Vallecito Reservoir (65.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 24, 2026–––report
July 10, 2026–––report
June 26, 2026–––report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Antonito
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

69-acre reservoir at about 10,000 ft in Rio Grande NF, off Hwy 17 near Cumbres Pass (about 38 miles from Antonito) via Forest Road 118. Boat ramp for small motorized and non-motorized craft, vault toilets, and an accessible parking area, trail and fishing pier. USFS campground a mile below.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.

About Trujillo Meadows Reservoir

Photo of Trujillo Meadows Reservoir
Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Photo of Trujillo Meadows Reservoir
Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Photo of Trujillo Meadows Reservoir
Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0

Nearest lakes

Mix Lake 21.7 mi last stocked June 26, 2026 Echo Canyon Reservoir 31.9 mi last stocked May 29, 2026 Beaver Creek Reservoir 39.1 mi last stocked August 28, 2026 Vallecito Reservoir 65.1 mi last stocked August 28, 2026 McDonough Reservoir 80 mi last stocked June 5, 2026

Public land at Trujillo Meadows Reservoir

Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is inside Rio Grande National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Trujillo Meadows Reservoir?

Brown trout and Brook trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Trujillo Meadows Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked July 24, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in June and July.

How do you get on Trujillo Meadows Reservoir?

There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Antonito. Facilities include restrooms and camping. 69-acre reservoir at about 10,000 ft in Rio Grande NF, off Hwy 17 near Cumbres Pass (about 38 miles from Antonito) via Forest Road 118. Boat ramp for small motorized and non-motorized craft, vault toilets, and an accessible parking area, trail and fishing pier. USFS campground a mile below.

Which lakes near Trujillo Meadows Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Beaver Creek Reservoir (39.1 mi) and Vallecito Reservoir (65.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

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