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Hunting and Fishing on
State Wildlife Areas
in Costilla County, Colorado

Black Bear in the weeds
A black bear in the weeds
pronghorn
Costilla County State Wildlife Areas

Mountain Home Reservoir
Sanchez Reservoir
Smith Reservoir

Mountain Home Reservoir

From Fort Garland go 2.5 miles east on US 160 to Trinchera Ranch Road, then 2 miles south to Icehouse Road, then 1 mile west to north entrance, or continue 1 mile south to south entrance.
FISHING: coldwater lake
RECREATION: wildlife observation
FACILITIES: Boat ramp, rest room
RESTRICTIONS: waterskiing prohibited.

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Sanchez Reservoir

From San Luis go 3 miles east on Highway 152 to Highway 242, then 5.2 miles south to property.
FISHING: warmwater lake
FACILITIES: Boat ramp, rest room
RESTRICTIONS: Camping prohibited in the boat ramp parking area; hunting prohibited; public access prohibited except for fishing; waterskiing prohibited.

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Smith Reservoir

From Blanca go 1/2 mile west on US 160 to Airport Road, then 4 miles south to reservoir
HUNTING: waterfowl
FISHING: coldwater lake
RECREATION: wildlife observation
FACILITIES: Rest room, trailer dump station, boat ramp
RESTRICTIONS: Fishing prohibited Nov. 1 through the last day of waterfowl season, except within 200 yards of the dam; field trials may be authroized February, March, August, & September; public prohibited February 15 to July 15 on north and east shores; vehicles prohibited within 50 feet of water; no waterskiing allowed.

elk in a meadow
Elk in a meadow
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