Fishing at Roberts Pond, Las Animas County, Colorado

• Overview

  Roberts Pond sits within Las Animas County in Colorado. The surface lies 5,850 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Las Animas County standards. The closest town, Trinidad, is 14 miles distant. Pueblo sits 83 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Roberts Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. 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. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Roberts Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 73°F, while January sits near 31°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Roberts Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Hermosa Valley Reservoir is 1.7 miles distant. Check the position on Roberts Pond before loading the car.