Wahatoya Lake Reservoir fishing
Wahatoya Lake Reservoir fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.
- Last stocked
- May 8, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 7,100 ft
Fish at Wahatoya Lake Reservoir
Wahatoya Lake Reservoir is located in Huerfano County, Colorado. Jointly with the adjacent Daigre Reservoir, it forms the Wahatoya State Wildlife Area, which offers fishing as an activity. Anglers catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout at 7,100 feet in elevation. The Wahatoya Lakes State Wildlife Area is found one mile east of La Veta on Bear Creek Road. (commons.wikimedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(cpw.state.co.us, accessed September 22, 2026)(spanishpeakscountry.com, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Wahatoya Lake Reservoir is stocked
Daigre Reservoir (0.4 mi), Lake Dorothey (48.9 mi), Pueblo Reservoir (54.1 mi), Brush Hollow Reservoir (66 mi), and Mix Lake (86 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- La Veta
- Shore access
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
Coldwater reservoir in CPW's Wahatoya State Wildlife Area, about a mile east of La Veta on Bear Creek Road, at about 7,100 feet near the Spanish Peaks. The SWA also holds Daigre Reservoir, and a trail loops through fields and woods with views of the peaks. Restrooms on site.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Wahatoya Lake Reservoir
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Public land at Wahatoya Lake Reservoir
Wahatoya Lake Reservoir is 0.7 miles outside the edge of Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Wahatoya Lake Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 8, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in May.
How do you get on Wahatoya Lake Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is La Veta. Facilities include restrooms. Coldwater reservoir in CPW's Wahatoya State Wildlife Area, about a mile east of La Veta on Bear Creek Road, at about 7,100 feet near the Spanish Peaks. The SWA also holds Daigre Reservoir, and a trail loops through fields and woods with views of the peaks. Restrooms on site.
Which lakes near Wahatoya Lake Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Daigre Reservoir (0.4 mi), Lake Dorothey (48.9 mi), Pueblo Reservoir (54.1 mi), Brush Hollow Reservoir (66 mi), and Mix Lake (86 mi) were stocked more recently.