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Platoro Reservoir

Located one mile from the historic mining town of Platoro, in Rio Grande National Forest, this high mountain reservoir offers great fishing, camping, hiking, back packing canoeing and boating. Located near Antonito
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Fish Species in Platoro Reservoir:

We have 6 fish species listed for this lake, including a rough fish, a couple of salmonid, and a handful of trout. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.
Platoro Reservoir on FishExplorer has 13 historic conditions reports, 5 historic water temperature updates, 9 historic status updates, 11 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 38 reports for Platoro Reservoir, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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06.22.24
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Level:  06.22.24

Conditions Report

Conditions reports for Platoro 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 Platoro Reservoir: 06.22.24

Platoro Photos

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Platoro Reservoir

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Latest Content

Camping near Platoro (forum) 06.26.17 by kottob
Platoro Lake Level, 2017 (forum) 05.06.17 by Skicat
Ice Fishing (forum) 12.21.14 by Mr. Fly Fisherman
Any word? (forum) 05.20.13 by Ice Crazy

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

Platoro Reservoir in Rio Grande National Forest is located high on the Conejos River and offers scenic vistas of the San Juan Mountains. Nearby to the south is a wilderness area. Due to its remote lo... Log in for additional details...

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Camping

No campsites are recorded for this lake.
But there is a short note about camping here or near here is available.

Boating

We have 1 boat ramp listed, and a short note about boating at Platoro Reservoir. Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

US Forest Service
740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350
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FishExplorer Region: Mountains South

Directions

From Alamosa, take Highway 285 south 20 miles to Antonito. Take Highway 17 West to USFS Road 250. Go...

Fees

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Platoro Reservoir Stocking Data

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Weather, Sun & Moon

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Lake Imagery/Maps

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