Williams Creek Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Williams Creek Reservoir is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.

Last stocked

June 12, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

8,240 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Pagosa Springs
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping

CPW reservoir and wildlife area north of Pagosa Springs in the San Juan Mountains, with a boat ramp and a stocked kokanee salmon and trout fishery. Three USFS campgrounds nearby (Williams Creek Campground has 61 sites and vault toilets), nightly fees. Standup paddleboarding is popular.

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How Williams Creek Reservoir is stocked

Rio Grande Reservoir (15.6 mi), Vallecito Reservoir (19.7 mi), and Andrews Lake (30.6 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fishing Williams Creek Reservoir

Williams Creek Reservoir, part of the Williams Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area, provides fishing opportunities, including ice fishing. Fishing is popular there, and a boat ramp is available. There are many fishing opportunities in the creek and in the nearby reservoir. Williams Creek Reservoir is stocked with kokanee salmon and trout. Fishing near the campground is usually good in the late spring and fall, but only fair in summer.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , fs.usda.gov

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 12, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.