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Big Meadows Reservoir
Located west of Alamosa off US Highway 160, this high mountain reservoir offers excellent trout fishing for rainbow trout, as well as outstanding scenic views. Located near South Fork
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Big Meadows Reservoir on FishExplorer has 32 historic conditions reports, 17 historic water temperature updates, 28 historic status updates, 22 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 99 reports for Big Meadows Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 06.20.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.20.24 | |
| Level: | 06.20.24 |
Conditions Report
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Big Meadows Reservoir
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Latest Content
Canoe on Big Meadows (forum) 10.29.22 by johnski
Footage:Big Meadows = Beautiful (forum) 07.26.22 by kiva
Near Big Meadows (forum) 11.21.19 by johnski
Helping the Next Gen (forum) 08.13.17 by johnski
Thats What I needed (forum) 02.11.15 by johnski
Master Angler Records
This lake has 5 records, including 5 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Big Meadows Reservoir offers visitors with outstanding views. Fishing is but one of the attractions to this area. Visitors enjoy camping among conifers and aspens in a campground that meanders up the... 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 South Fork, go 11 miles west on HWY 160 to USFS Rd 410 the 2 miles west....Fees
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Big Meadows Reservoir Stocking Data
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- Since 2018 Big Meadows Reservoir has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 18,719 518 36.1 76,091 4.06 - Since 2018 Big Meadows Reservoir has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,358 80 17.0 7,498 5.52
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 50 | 10/29/2022 | johnski |
| 12 | 3/8/2018 | opencage |
| 6 | 6/20/2024 | KayakerFishfinder |
| 4 | 7/19/2014 | booman |
| 3 | 5/24/2015 | Vindsval9 |
| 3 | 7/9/2018 | rusty shackleford |
| 3 | 6/13/2017 | wildtrouter |
| 3 | 6/10/2012 | Grubbs |
| 2 | 1/31/2015 | Fish Crazy |
| 2 | 3/30/2014 | Angler2 |