Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County Fishing
A 165-acre Colorado reservoir in Huerfano County at 6,447 feet.
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A quick portrait of Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
Measured from the CPW water layer, Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County is a reservoir of some 165 acres in Huerfano County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 6,447 feet. The surrounding property is Lathrop State Park, per CPW. Walsenburg is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 4 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southeast Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, cutbow and largemouth bass. CPW maps 2 boat ramps on it. Craft permitted, per CPW: Motor boats (gasoline). Atlas notes: easy to reach, medium pressure. On ice: ice fishing listed as no.
The state posts a fish consumption advisory for Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County: CDPHE advisory.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Listed fish for Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Ramp access for Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
- North Ramp on Horseshoe Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Lathrop State Park
- South Ramp on Horseshoe Reservoirboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Lathrop State Park
Mapped access at Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
- Horseshoe Reservoir fishing access near Walsenburg, Lathrop State Park 5easy access, stocked: catchable trout and warmwater, 6,447 ft
- Horseshoe Reservoir fishing access near Walsenburg, Lathrop State Parkfishing access
- Horseshoe Reservoir fishing access near Walsenburg, Lathrop State Park 2fishing access
- Horseshoe Reservoir fishing access near Walsenburg, Lathrop State Park 3fishing access
- Horseshoe Reservoir fishing access near Walsenburg, Lathrop State Park 4fishing access
Boat ramps in reach of Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
- Lathrop State Park on Martin LakeMartin Lake, under a mile southeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits a warden checks at Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
For the statewide limits chart, Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County counts as in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County follows the statewide chart.
Local fishing rules at Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Reservoir | Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass is 15 inches long. | p. 25 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Stocking report listings for Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County appears 11 listings on the CPW trout report, most recently April 10, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| December 5, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| November 7, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| June 13, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| May 9, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| April 18, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| February 28, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| November 22, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| October 11, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| May 10, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
| February 1, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southeast Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Nearby water compared with Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County | 165 | 6,447 | 2 | yes | |
| Martin Lake | under a mile east | 168 | 6,409 | 1 | yes |
| Daigre Reservoir | 10 miles southwest | 14 | 7,058 | 0 | yes |
| Wahatoya Lake Reservoir | 11 miles southwest | 27 | 7,093 | 0 | yes |
| Beckwith Reservoir | 23 miles north | 54 | 6,081 | 0 | yes |
| North Lake | 27 miles southwest | 105 | 8,562 | 1 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Within a short drive of Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
Further reservoirs a short haul from Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
- Martin Lakeunder a mile east
- Daigre Reservoir10 miles southwest
- Wahatoya Lake Reservoir11 miles southwest
- Beckwith Reservoir23 miles north
- North Lake27 miles southwest
Fishing outfitters by Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
- River Sister Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Colorado City
Where to stay for a Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County trip
- Walsenburg4 miles
- Trinidad36 miles
Which county pages list Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
- Huerfano Countyseat: Walsenburg
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Straight answers about Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County
Which CPW region covers Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County?
The outline falls in Huerfano County, CPW Southeast Region, about 4 miles from Walsenburg.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County?
Around 165 acres of water, at about 6,447 feet.
Does Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
Start at North Ramp on Horseshoe Reservoir, one of 2 boat ramps.
Which fish does CPW list at Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County?
Fish on the list: black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, cutbow, largemouth bass and rainbow trout.
Are there extra rules at Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. It has its own brochure entry too, printed above.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Are catchable trout released into Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County?
Stocking report: 11 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (1 in 2026, 6 in 2025, 4 in 2024); latest April 10, 2026.
Is there a fly shop near Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County?
Every shop on our Colorado list is more than 30 miles off.
Is Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as no; carry picks and test thickness.
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