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Sanchez Reservoir
Sanchez Reservoir represents the only significant place to catch trophy Walleye and Northern Pike in the San Luis Valley. Pike as large as 20 pounds or more have been caught and one can be viewed at the Conoco gas stop in San Luis. Some have said that there are likely State-record Northern Pike in this lake. Located near Alamosa
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Sanchez Reservoir on FishExplorer has 158 historic conditions reports, 79 historic water temperature updates, 100 historic status updates, 101 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 438 reports for Sanchez Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 03.11.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 03.11.25 | |
| Level: | 03.11.25 |
Conditions Report
Conditions reports for Sanchez Reservoir are available to contributors and subscribers. Create an account or log in, then join FxR+ for a boat-load more on FishExplorer. Last fishing conditions report for Sanchez Reservoir: 03.11.25
Sanchez Photos
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Sanchez Reservoir
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Latest Content
Dead Carpe Diem (forum) 03.13.25 by johnski
Jigging for Pike Question (forum) 02.04.23 by johnski
Carp and Released (forum) 04.06.22 by johnski
Photo of Sanchez (forum) 03.19.22 by johnski
Sanchez Walleye (forum) 05.02.21 by johnski
Master Angler Records
This lake has 9 records, including 2 rough fish, 2 toothy creatures, 5 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Located a few miles south of San Luis, Colorado's oldest town, Sanchez Reservoir offers visitors scenic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. While for many, fishing is the primary draw, this stat... Log in for additional details...
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Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
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Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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FishExplorer Region: Mountains South
Directions
From San Luis, turn east at the Conoco station. Go 3 miles southeast on County Rd P.6 to County Rd 2...Fees
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Sanchez Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 1998 Sanchez Reservoir has had 18 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 241,950 11,732 20.6 1,230,662 5.09 - Since 1998 Sanchez Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 820 10 82.0 2,463 3.00 - Since 2021 Sanchez Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,682 152 17.6 18,880 7.04 - Since 1996 Sanchez Reservoir has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 120,803 72 1,673.6 150,027 1.24 - Since 1998 Sanchez Reservoir has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,698,716 554 4,867.5 2,613,769 0.97
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 213 | 3/11/2025 | johnski |
| 31 | 6/21/2018 | hunterbudd |
| 31 | 4/22/2017 | pikefreak |
| 27 | 5/20/2012 | Fish44 |
| 22 | 5/6/2013 | Flyrodn |
| 16 | 4/27/2010 | grimace |
| 13 | 8/27/2015 | Fiddler1986 |
| 9 | 12/11/2011 | vatoloco |
| 5 | 3/8/2018 | opencage |
| 4 | 7/15/2019 | Lil minner |