Best fishing near La Plata

8 fishing spots · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near La Plata, New Mexico — 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 8 of 8 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Jackson Gulch Reservoir
#1 Jackson Gulch Reservoir Good
32.1 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
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Denny Lake
#2 Denny Lake Good
35.3 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
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Pastorius Reservoir
#3 Pastorius Reservoir Good
25.4 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
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Joe Moore Reservoir
#4 Joe Moore Reservoir Good
33.9 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
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Summit Reservoir
#5 Summit Reservoir Good
34.5 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
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Totten Lake
#6 Totten Lake Good
35.5 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
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Puett Reservoir
#7 Puett Reservoir Good
35.0 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
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Animas River
#8 Animas River
29.6 mi away
The Animas River in Colorado is an excellent spot for fly fishing enthusiasts. The river is home to brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. This area is also known for its…
Why 25: resort size & terrain
25Rated

Fishing near La Plata

The La Plata area has 8 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 La Plata

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