Best fishing near Hesperus
14 fishing spots · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Hesperus, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 14 of 14 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
L⛰
#1
Lemon Reservoir
Good
33.5 mi away
· Water 50°F · a touch cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 50°F · 5 mph wind
Lemon Reservoir is located in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado. This stunning body of water is home to rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
V⛰
#2
Vallecito Reservoir
Good
39.5 mi away
· Water 50°F · a touch cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 50°F · 5 mph wind
Vallecito Reservoir is a popular fishing destination located in southwestern Colorado. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and northern pike…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
J⛰
#3
Jackson Gulch Reservoir
Good
17.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 43°F · 5 mph wind
Jackson Gulch Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA, known for its abundance of rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and yellow perch. Nearby activities include…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
D⛰
#4
Denny Lake
Good
24.1 mi away
· Water 67°F · a touch warm· Patchy Smoke · 51°F · 5 mph wind
Denny Lake is located in the San Juan Mountains in southern Colorado and offers excellent fishing opportunities for trout, including rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. The lake…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
J⛰
#5
Joe Moore Reservoir
Good
19.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 43°F · 5 mph wind
Joe Moore Reservoir is located in Colorado's San Isabel National Forest and offers excellent fishing opportunities. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species including…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
S⛰
#6
Summit Reservoir
Good
20.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 43°F · 5 mph wind
The Summit Reservoir fishing area is located in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
P⛰
#7
Pastorius Reservoir
Good
20.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Smoke · 49°F · 5 mph wind
The Pastorius Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is known for its abundance of fish species, such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and yellow perch…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
T⛰
#8
Totten Lake
Good
23.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 43°F · 5 mph wind
Totten Lake in Colorado is a popular fishing destination that offers a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon. Visitors…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
H⛰
#9
Haviland Lake
Good
33.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Smoke · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Haviland Lake in Colorado is a popular fishing destination that is stocked with rainbow trout. The lake is also home to brown trout, brook trout, and kokanee salmon. Visitors can…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
P⛰
#10
Puett Reservoir
Good
21.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 43°F · 5 mph wind
The Puett Reservoir is a popular fishing destination located in Colorado, USA. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
M⛰
#11
McPhee Reservoir
Good
32.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Smoke · 46°F · 10 mph wind
The McPhee Reservoir in Colorado is a popular destination for anglers looking for trout, bass, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
E⛰
#12
Elbert Creek
Good
30.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Smoke · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Elbert Creek is a popular fishing area located in the mountains of Colorado. The creek is home to a variety of fish species including brook, rainbow, and brown trout. Nearby…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
N⛰
#13
Narraguinnep Reservoir
Good
33.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Smoke · 46°F · 10 mph wind
The Narraguinnep Reservoir in Colorado is an excellent fishing spot for trout and other cold water species. The area also offers nearby activities such as hiking, camping, and…
Why 36: live conditions (good)
36Rated
Fishing near Hesperus
The Hesperus area has 14 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Hesperus
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
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