Garcia Lake near Chama: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Garcia Lake is listed under Conejos County, Colorado. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Chama lies 9.9 miles from the water. For a city, Pueblo is 133 miles off. Other water nearby: Trujillo Meadows Reservoir out at 3 miles, Kays Lake 4.9 miles off, De Herrera Lake out at 5.2 miles, Kelly Lake 6.6 miles off and Duck Lake out at 7 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Garcia Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Conejos County, recorded fish include white sucker, brown trout, green sunfish, black-spotted cutthroat trout and rainbow trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Garcia Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 54°F and January near 16°F on the long-run figures. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Look for the thaw near mid May; the fishing lifts straight after. Averages place the thaw at mid May and the freeze at mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. At Garcia Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Trujillo Meadows Reservoir at 3 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Garcia Lake locally before you travel.