Huerfano State Wildlife Area
Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout and 2 more species
Huerfano State Wildlife Area is located in Huerfano County, Colorado, USA. There are several fish species in the area, including brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. It's a popular spot for fly fishing and spin fishing. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using dry flies for trout and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time to visit is during the summer months between June to August when temperatures average between 60-80°F. Get driving directions.
Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Brook Trout
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Nearby Fishing Destinations
Monument Reservoir (Trinidad)
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Wahatoya Lake Reservoir
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Martin Lake
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Lake Beckwith
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Horseshoe Reservoir (Lathrop Sp)
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Shuree Lakes Fishing
New-Mexico
Daigre And Wahatoya Lake
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North Lake
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Huerfano State Wildlife Area
Colorado
Trinidad Reservoir
Colorado
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Eagle Tail Ditch Nr Maxwell | 103 cfs / 3.37 ft |
Vermejo River Near Dawson | 4 cfs / 3.16 ft |
Ponil Creek Near Cimarron | 1 cfs / 1.47 ft |
Cimarron River Near Cimarron | 32 cfs / 0.86 ft |
Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos | 6 cfs / 0.76 ft |
Cimarron River Below Eagle Nest Dam | 1 cfs / 0.27 ft |
Rio Lucero Near Arroyo Seco | 5 cfs / 1.74 ft |