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Pastorius Reservoir Fishing
A 47-acre Colorado reservoir in La Plata County at 6,864 feet.
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La Plata County
A quick portrait of Pastorius Reservoir
Measured from the CPW water layer, Pastorius Reservoir is a reservoir of some 47 acres in La Plata County. Expect thin air: this water sits near 6,864 feet. The surrounding property is Pastorius Reservoir SWA, per CPW. Durango is the nearest Census place to the shore, near 6 miles off. Fisheries staff of the CPW Southwest Region oversee it.
The CPW species field names bluegill, rainbow trout and trout. CPW maps 1 boat ramp on it. Craft permitted, per CPW: Electric. Atlas notes: easy to reach, high pressure. On ice: ice fishing listed as yes.
47acres
6,864feet elevation
1boat ramps
3species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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What anglers catch at Pastorius Reservoir
Listed fish for Pastorius Reservoir, each linked where Colorado has a species page.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramp access for Pastorius Reservoir
- Pastorius Reservoir SWAboat ramp, universal-water ramp, condition good, CDOW
Mapped access at Pastorius Reservoir
- Pastorius Reservoir fishing access near Durangoeasy access, stocked: catchable trout, 6,864 ft
Boat ramps in reach of Pastorius Reservoir
- Vallecito Reservoir boat rampVallecito Reservoir, 19 miles northeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Limits a warden checks at Pastorius Reservoir
| 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 5, possession 5, 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 |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, 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 | No bag or possession limit | 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, Pastorius Reservoir counts as west of the Continental Divide water. Unless listed in the brochure special regulations, Pastorius Reservoir follows the statewide chart.
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
Stocking report listings for Pastorius Reservoir
Pastorius Reservoir appears 3 listings on the CPW trout report, most recently May 15, 2026.
2listings in 2026
1listings in 2025
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| April 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| April 11, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest 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.
Compare
Nearby water compared with Pastorius Reservoir
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastorius Reservoir | 47 | 6,864 | 1 | yes | |
| Lemon Reservoir | 16 miles northeast | 641 | 8,129 | 0 | |
| Vallecito Reservoir | 20 miles northeast | 2,472 | 7,669 | 1 | yes |
| Henderson Lake | 22 miles north | 12 | 9,948 | 0 | yes |
| Haviland Lake | 23 miles north | 65 | 8,110 | 1 | yes |
| Navajo Reservoir | 26 miles southeast | 15,753 | 6,089 | 2 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Within a short drive of Pastorius Reservoir
Further reservoirs a short haul from Pastorius Reservoir
- Lemon Reservoir16 miles northeast
- Vallecito Reservoir20 miles northeast
- Henderson Lake22 miles north
- Haviland Lake23 miles north
- Navajo Reservoir26 miles southeast
Tackle counters on the way to Pastorius Reservoir
- San Juan Anglersfly shop, Durango, 6 miles
- San Juan Anglerfly shop, Durango, 6 miles
- Duranglersfly shop, La Plata, 6 miles
- Anasazi Angler Incfly shop, Hesperus, 16 miles
- Two Rivers Marinamarina, Arboles, 26 miles
Fishing outfitters by Pastorius Reservoir
- Duranglers, Inc.fishing guide, Durango
- Fish and Fungi LLCfishing guide, Ignacio
- Fisher Guide Servicefishing guide, Bayfield
- Cole Glenn Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Durango
- Durango Fly Fishing LLC.fly fishing guide, Durango, (970) 799-5246
- Heads Up Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Ignacio, (970) 984-8433
Where to stay for a Pastorius Reservoir trip
- Durango6 miles
- Bayfield12 miles
- Mancos28 miles
Which county pages list Pastorius Reservoir
- La Plata Countyseat: Durango
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In photos
A camera tour of the water by Pastorius Reservoir
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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Answers
Straight answers about Pastorius Reservoir
Which CPW region covers Pastorius Reservoir?
The outline falls in La Plata County, CPW Southwest Region, about 6 miles from Durango.
How many acres does the CPW outline give Pastorius Reservoir?
Around 47 acres of water, at about 6,864 feet.
Does Pastorius Reservoir have a CPW-mapped boat ramp?
Start at Pastorius Reservoir SWA, one of 1 boat ramp.
Which fish does CPW list at Pastorius Reservoir?
Fish on the list: bluegill, rainbow trout and trout.
Are there extra rules at Pastorius Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a second-rod stamp needed at Pastorius Reservoir?
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 Pastorius Reservoir?
Stocking report: 3 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (2 in 2026, 1 in 2025); latest May 15, 2026.
Is there a fly shop near Pastorius Reservoir?
Drive about 6 miles to San Juan Anglers.
Is Pastorius Reservoir fished through the ice?
CPW shows ice fishing listed as yes; carry picks and test thickness.
Circle a weekend for Pastorius Reservoir
Check the bag before a fish goes on the stringer.