MOUNTAIN HOME RESERVOIR

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FISHING COLORADO

Mountain Home Reservoir


April 28, 2024

Mountain Home Reservoir is located in the San Luis Valley near Fort Garland, Colorado. It is a popular fishing area that offers anglers the opportunity to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and offers nearby activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The best time to fish here is from May through September, with temperatures ranging from 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Fishing tips include using lures or baits that imitate the prey of the target fish, such as insects or small fish.



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Area Boat Ramps

JOHN DUNN BRIDGE BOAT TAKEOUT
Upper Rio Grande Watershed, New-Mexico
JOHN DUNN BRIDGE BOAT LAUNCH
Upper Rio Grande Watershed, New-Mexico
ALAMOSA COUNTY
San Luis Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - VALLIE BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
RIO GRANDE BOAT TAKEOUT
Alamosa-Trinchera Watershed, Colorado
HIGHWAY OF LEGENDS HUERFANO COUNTY
Purgatoire Watershed, Colorado
MARINA WAY EAGLE NEST
Cimarron Watershed, New-Mexico
HIGHWAY OF LEGENDS HUERFANO COUNTY
Purgatoire Watershed, Colorado
HIGHWAY OF LEGENDS HUERFANO COUNTY
Purgatoire Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - LONE PINE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

PRIVATE LAND TO CONFLUENCE WITH BEAVER CREEK
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ARKANSAS RIVER SEGMENT 1
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lake George Community Park

Frank Castello

John Stone Park

Ford Frick Park

Lulu Pollard Park

Kathleen O Neill Marriage Park

Bardot Park

Spinney Mountain State Park

Marshall Sprague

Wedgewood Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
CAMPFIRE CIRCLE
The Campfire Circle is a popular recreational area located in the Upper Rio Grande watershed of New Mexico. It is a beautiful spot where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty ...
LABATOS BRIDGE
The Labatos Bridge is a historic truss bridge located in the Alamosa-Trinchera watershed of Colorado. It was originally constructed in 1919 and served as the primary crossing over the Trinchera ...
SHEEPS CROSSING SCENIC OVERLOOK
The Sheeps Crossing Scenic Overlook, located in the Upper Rio Grande watershed of New Mexico, offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and a unique opportunity to witness the convergence ...
ZAPATA FALLS RECREATION AREA
The Zapata Falls Recreation Area is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike in the San Luis watershed of Colorado. The area is known for its stunning waterfall, which ...
UFO WATCH TOWER AND CAMPGROUND
The UFO Watch Tower and Campground in Colorado is a unique and intriguing point of interest for those interested in extraterrestrial sightings and the unexplained. Located in the San Luis ...
CHAWALAUNA OVERLOOK
The Chawalauna Overlook is located in the Upper Rio Grande watershed of New Mexico and offers visitors a stunning view of the surrounding landscape. The overlook is situated at an ...
FARLEY FLOWER OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
RIO GRANDE NATURAL AREA
The Rio Grande Natural Area is a beautiful conservation area located in the Alamosa-Trinchera watershed of Colorado. The area covers over 22,000 acres and is home to a diverse range ...
GREAT SAND DUNES
Welcome to Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, one of the most unique landscapes in the United States! This park boasts the tallest dunes in North America, rising over ...

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