Throttle Reservoir near Raton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Throttle Reservoir is a Colfax County water, New Mexico side. This is open valley ground. Around 111 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 1.6 miles, and most of it is walkable. The nearest place of any size is Raton, 13 miles away. After that come Trinidad at 28 miles and Walsenburg at 63 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Throttle Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Colfax County names cutthroat trout, white sucker, rainbow trout, brown trout and green sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Throttle Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 28°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Throttle Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lake Alice, 12 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Throttle Reservoir before loading the car.