Alberta Park Reservoir Fishing near Pagosa Springs, Colorado

• Overview

  You will find Alberta Park Reservoir in Mineral County, Colorado. The land about it is rolling bush. Surface area is around 36 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Nearest place of any size is Pagosa Springs, 19 miles away. Del Norte lies 27 miles off, Monte Vista another 35 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Alberta Park Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name brook trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brown trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Work Alberta Park Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 53°F, the coldest about 16°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Break-up comes around mid May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice usually gives way near mid May, and forms again about mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Alberta Park Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You can launch from a ramp around 100 yards away. The nearest mapped parking is 0.9 miles away, so the last stretch is on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Pass Creek Lake, 3.5 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Alberta Park Reservoir.