Lakes and Reservoirs

  • ➠ Blue Mesa Reservoir
  • ➠ Crawford Reservoir
  • ➠ Groundhog Reservoir
  • ➠ Haviland Lake
  • » La Jara Reservoir
  • ➠ Lake Capote
  • ➠ Lake Nighthorse
  • ➠ Lake San Cristobal
  • ➠ Lemon Reservoir
  • ➠ McPhee Reservoir
  • ➠ Miramonte Reservoir
  • ➠ Morrow Point Reservoir
  • ➠ Narraguinnnep Reservoir
  • ➠ Platoro Reservoir
  • ➠ Ridgway Reservoir
  • ➠ Rio Grande Reservoir
  • ➠ San Luis Lake SWA
  • ➠ Sweitzer Lake
  • ➠ Terrace Reservoir SWA
  • ➠ Vallecito Lake
  • ➠ Williams Creek Reservoir
    • Prior to fishing at these lakes, make sure that you have the appropriate licenses and are familiar with the governing agency's fishing regulations for that particular lake.

    Colorado Regulations

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    Colorado Division of Wildlife
    (800) 244-5613
    ➠ cpw.state.co.us

    La Jara Reservoir (Map #13)

    Located approx. 35 miles southwest of Alamosa CO, La Jara Reservoir is managed by the Colorado State Parks as part of a State Wildlife Area (SWA).
    Monte Vista Office
    0722 South Road 1 East
    Monte Vista, CO 81144
    (719) 587-6900
    ➠ Directions (Google Map)

    Activities

    Hunting Wildlife Viewing
    Hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.


    Facilities

    Primitive Camping Boat Ramp
    Restrooms Water
    Primitive camping, restrooms with vault toilets, drinking water, and boat ramp.

    Fees

    No park fees.
    Fishing license is required from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

    Fishing

    Fishing
    Fishing at the lake is considered poor due to variations in water level. Fish that are caught include brook and cutthroat trout.

    Fishing License

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    (800) 244-5613
    ➠ cpw.state.co.us

    Hunting

    This area is better known for hunting deer, elk, bear and water fowl.

    Water Recreation

    Water recreation is limited to small craft boating and fishing when water levels permit.