Fishing at Holita Reservoir, Huerfano County, Colorado

• Overview

  Holita Reservoir sits within Huerfano County in Colorado. The water sits 6,112 feet up. Surface area is around 63 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Around 1.3 miles of margin, front to back. On our Huerfano County list it sits near the top for size. You are 3.2 miles from Walsenburg. Further out sit Colorado City (20 miles) and Trinidad (36 miles). No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Holita Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Huerfano County include cutthroat trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Holita Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 72°F and January at 33°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Holita Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. David E Farr Reservoir at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Holita Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.