SMITH RESERVOIR (COSTILLA CTY)

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FISHING COLORADO

Smith Reservoir (Costilla Cty)


April 27, 2024

The Smith Reservoir in Costilla County, Colorado, is a popular fishing area that attracts anglers with its abundance of trout, including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding area. Fishing tips include using lures, worms, and flies, and fishing from a boat or the shore. The best time to visit is from May through October, with average temperatures ranging from 50°F to 75°F. Overall, the Smith Reservoir is a great destination for those looking to enjoy the outdoors and catch some fish.



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Image Alt Apache Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

SHERMAN LAKE CIRCLE 94, RIO GRANDE COUNTY
Alamosa-Trinchera Watershed, Colorado
JOHN DUNN BRIDGE BOAT TAKEOUT
Upper Rio Grande Watershed, New-Mexico
RIO GRANDE BOAT TAKEOUT
Alamosa-Trinchera Watershed, Colorado
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
JOHN DUNN BRIDGE BOAT LAUNCH
Upper Rio Grande Watershed, New-Mexico
ALAMOSA COUNTY
San Luis Watershed, Colorado
MARINA WAY EAGLE NEST
Cimarron Watershed, New-Mexico
AHRA - VALLIE BRIDGE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO HOLY CROSS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Eagle Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
ARKANSAS RIVER SEGMENT 1
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bardot Park

Marshall Sprague

Wedgewood Park

Blodgett Peak Open Space

Lulu Pollard Park

Ford Frick Park

Spinney Mountain State Park

Rampart Park

John Stone Park

Candleflow Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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