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Mountain Home Reservoir
Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area located near Fort Garland has a 250 acre resevoir open to fishing year-round. The lake offers outstaning cold water fishing that is ideal for family outings. Located near Alamosa
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Mountain Home Reservoir on FishExplorer has 126 historic conditions reports, 90 historic water temperature updates, 114 historic status updates, 93 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 423 reports for Mountain Home Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 02.18.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 02.18.25 | |
| Level: | 02.18.25 |
Conditions Report
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Master Angler Records
This lake has 1 record, including 1 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Mountain Home Reservoir, located four miles southeast of Fort Garland, is a popular local fishing destination. In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy a primitive camping experience. Wildlife vie... Log in for additional details...
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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 Fort Garland (26 miles east of Alamosa), go 2.5 miles east on Hwy 160 to the Trinchera Ranch Ro...Fees
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Mountain Home Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 1996 Mountain Home Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,080 31 34.3 4,963 4.60 - Since 2014 Mountain Home Reservoir has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 300,237 3,453 87.0 916,668 3.05
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| 281 | 2/18/2025 | johnski |
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