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Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty)
This is an excellent trout fishery with an ability to grow large trout quickly. Catchable stocked trout reach 16 to 20 inches in about three years. Unfortunately it is drained regularly for maintenece, limiting the fish potential. Located near Alamosa
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Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty) on FishExplorer has 84 historic conditions reports, 38 historic water temperature updates, 75 historic status updates, 59 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 256 reports for Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty), including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 05.15.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 05.15.24 | |
| Level: | 05.15.24 |
Conditions Report
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Going Going (forum) 02.22.22 by johnski
Smith Reservoir Costilla County (forum) 11.06.20 by johnski
Smith Reservoir is Dead (forum) 10.06.20 by johnski
Smith Reservior (forum) 04.15.20 by seanKR
Smith Icing (forum) 02.18.20 by johnski
Master Angler Records
This lake has 1 record, including 1 rough fish. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Smith Reservoir is located in the San Luis Valley, just south of Blanca. The San Luis Valley is the world's largest alpine valley spanning 8,000 square miles. The average altitude is 7,500 feet. Ev... Log in for additional details...
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Camping
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Boating
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 Blanca, go 1/2 mile west on Highway 160 to Airport Road, then 4 miles south to the reservoir....Fees
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Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty) Stocking Data
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- Since 2011 Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty) has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,000 21 47.6 3,185 3.19 - Since 1995 Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty) has had 12 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 79,845 2,966 26.9 340,395 4.26 - Since 2002 Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty) has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 4,800 115 41.8 16,700 3.48 - Since 2017 Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty) has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 140,179 1,536 91.3 421,591 3.01 - Since 2023 Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty) has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,043 11 181.6 4,896 2.40
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