Hermosa Valley Reservoir Fishing Guide, Las Animas County, Colorado

• Overview

  Hermosa Valley Reservoir lies within the bounds of Las Animas County, Colorado. It lies 5,745 feet above sea level. It measures about 62 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Trinidad at 14 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Pueblo, 81 miles distant. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Hermosa Valley Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Las Animas County include rainbow trout, white sucker and brook trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Hermosa Valley Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 73°F, while January sits near 31°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Hermosa Valley Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Roberts Pond, 1.7 miles out. Confirm before you fish Hermosa Valley Reservoir.