Lake/Pond/Reservoir

Location: Rito Hondo Reservoir

Elevation: 10250

Commonly Caught Species: Brook Trout

Suggested Bait: Flies and lures

Restrictions: Must have Colorado Fishing License to fish.

Fishing Method: Flyfishing, Boat, Spin Fishing

Seasonal Accessibility: Year-round

Seasonal Accessibility Notes: Snowed in from Dec through May but accessible by snowmobile

Access: Car (4x4 not required), Winter travel (snowmobile, snowshoes, skis)

Driving Directions: From Creede CO, travel west on State Hwy149 for 25 miles. Turn left and go northwest on Forest Service road 513. Stay on 513 for another 3 miles to the Reservoir. Turn right to park in the parking lot overlooking the lake.

Forest Service Info:: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=29156&actid=42

This site is a small Reservoir that is also a natural fishery for Brook Trout. Small boats are allowed but gasoline motors are prohibited, electric motors are OK. The site offers good parking and dispersed camping back away from the shore.