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Vallecito Reservoir

Beautiful mountain lake only 25 miles northeast of Durango. Vallecito is known for its record-class brown trout and northern pike. Located near Durango

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Fish Species in Vallecito Reservoir:

We have 10 fish species listed for this lake, including a bass, a panfish, a couple of rough fish, a salmonid, a toothy creatures, a handful of trout, and a walleye. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.

Vallecito Reservoir on FishExplorer has 191 historic conditions reports, 63 historic water temperature updates, 137 historic status updates, 134 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.

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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 525 reports for Vallecito Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.

Status:	Sign up and log in ...	01.05.25
Water Tmp:		12.30.22
Level:		12.30.22

Conditions Report

Conditions reports for Vallecito 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 Vallecito Reservoir: 01.05.25

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Vallecito Reservoir

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Latest Content

Kokanee salmon spawn returns to Colorado public advised to call in advance of giveaway days (news)

Help with Vallecito Reservoir (forum) 09.09.24 by Hawaiian Punch

Footage. Southwest Colorado Fishing Tour (forum) 07.22.21 by kiva

Finding big eye's (forum) 02.02.21 by the-fishing-guy

Vallecito walleye (forum) 08.26.20 by Crippled Crawler

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Master Angler Records

This lake has 52 records, including 8 bass, 15 toothy creatures, 20 trout, 9 walleye-type species. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.

General Details

Vallecito Reservoir is managed primarily as a coldwater combined subcatchable and catchable lake. Primary sportfish management is directed toward Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Vallecito provides a... Log in for additional details...

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Regs/Info

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Camping

We have 7 camping areas listed at or near, and a short note about camping around Vallecito Reservoir. Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Boating

We have 2 boat ramps listed, and a short note about boating at Vallecito Reservoir. Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

Pine River Irrigation District
13029 County Road 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-2558

FishExplorer Region: Mountains South

Directions

Take County Road 240 north from Durango about 14 miles to the intersection of County Road 501. Turn...

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