Lakes and Reservoirs

  • ➠ Blue Mesa Reservoir
  • ➠ Crawford Reservoir
  • ➠ Groundhog Reservoir
  • ➠ Haviland Lake
  • ➠ La Jara Reservoir
  • ➠ Lake Capote
  • ➠ Lake Nighthorse
  • ➠ Lake San Cristobal
  • ➠ Lemon Reservoir
  • ➠ McPhee Reservoir
  • ➠ Miramonte Reservoir
  • ➠ Morrow Point Reservoir
  • ➠ Narraguinnnep Reservoir
  • » Platoro Reservoir
  • ➠ Ridgway Reservoir
  • ➠ Rio Grande Reservoir
  • ➠ San Luis Lake SWA
  • ➠ Sweitzer Lake
  • ➠ Terrace Reservoir SWA
  • ➠ Vallecito Lake
  • ➠ Williams Creek Reservoir
    • Prior to fishing at these lakes, make sure that you have the appropriate licenses and are familiar with the governing agency's fishing regulations for that particular lake.

    Colorado Regulations

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    Colorado Division of Wildlife
    (800) 244-5613
    ➠ cpw.state.co.us

    Platoro Reservoir (Map #12)

    Located approx. 75 miles west of Alamosa, Co, Platoro Reservoir is managed by the Rio Grande National Forest. Platoro is a natural and unspoiled destination nestled in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. Platoro started out as a boomtown in the late 1800s following the discovery of large deposits of gold and silver in the area. Summitville is a nearby ghost town where gold was first discovered in 1870, then mined until the early 1990s.
    Rio Grande National Forest
    1803 W. Highway 160
    Monte Vista, CO 81144
    (719) 852-5941
    ➠ www.fs.usda.gov
    ➠ Directions (Google Map)

    Activities

    Boating Picnicking
    Non-motorized boating and picnicking. The nearby resort community of Platoro offers boat and canoe rentals, trail rides, cook's night, there are outfitter-guides, cabins and a store.
    ➠ www.fs.usda.gov

    Facilities

    Camping Boat Ramp
    Only a boat ramp is available at Platoro Reservoir. No water or restrooms. The closest camping area is located to the north at primitive camp site Mix Lake Campground. Located here one can rent the Platoro Cabin #2 from the Rio Grande National Forest. Please contact the Ranger District (719) 274-8971 for additional information. Reservations and payment made through recreation.gov link or call (877) 444-6777.
    ➠ www.fs.usda.gov

    Fees

    Fishing license is required from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

    Fishing

    Fishing
    Kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout.

    Fishing License

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    (800) 244-5613
    ➠ cpw.state.co.us

    Water Recreation

    The reservoir is open to non-motorized boats.

    Winter Recreation

    Hunting Snow Mobiling Snow Shoeing
    Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities.