Stabilization Reservoir Fishing
A 41-acre Colorado reservoir in Costilla County at 7,822 feet.
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Stabilization Reservoir: setting, size and how to reach it
Stabilization Reservoir spreads over roughly 41 acres of Costilla County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 7,822 feet above sea level. Unknown manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in San Acacio, near 4 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southwest Region water.
CPW records northern pike, rainbow trout and trout in this water. The boating entry reads Electric. CPW calls access easy; pressure runs medium. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as yes.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Stabilization Reservoir.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Launching a boat at Stabilization Reservoir
CPW maps no boat ramp right on Stabilization Reservoir; the nearest ones follow.
Atlas fishing locations at Stabilization Reservoir
- Stabilization Reservoir fishing access near San Acacioeasy access, stocked: catchable trout, 7,822 ft
When the Stabilization Reservoir ramp is crowded
- La Jara Reservoir State Trust Land boat ramp on Sanchez ReservoirSanchez Reservoir, 7 miles southeast
- Smith Reservoir SWA near BlancaSmith Reservoir, 15 miles north
- Mountain Home Reservoir SWA near Fort Garland (south)Mountain Home Reservoir, 17 miles northeast
- Mountain Home Reservoir SWA near Fort Garland (north)Mountain Home Reservoir, 17 miles northeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Harvest rules for Stabilization 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Stabilization Reservoir sits east of the Continental Divide. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Stabilization Reservoir.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Trout stocking dates at Stabilization Reservoir
CPW put Stabilization Reservoir on its weekly catchable trout report 2 listings; the most recent listing is dated May 9, 2025.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 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.
How Stabilization Reservoir measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stabilization Reservoir | 41 | 7,822 | 0 | yes | |
| Sanchez Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 1,457 | 8,272 | 1 | |
| Smith Reservoir | 15 miles north | 280 | 7,725 | 2 | yes |
| Mountain Home Reservoir | 17 miles northeast | 206 | 8,149 | 2 | yes |
| Monument Reservoir | 26 miles east | 86 | 8,588 | 0 | yes |
| North Lake | 27 miles east | 105 | 8,562 | 1 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The ground surrounding Stabilization Reservoir
Other reservoirs within a drive of Stabilization Reservoir
- Sanchez Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Smith Reservoir15 miles north
- Mountain Home Reservoir17 miles northeast
- Monument Reservoir26 miles east
- North Lake27 miles east
Outfitters who fish Stabilization Reservoir
- Conejos River Anglers, LLCfishing guide, Conejos River, Antonito
Beds and gas close to Stabilization Reservoir
- Alamosa29 miles
County guides that cover Stabilization Reservoir
- Costilla Countyseat: San Luis
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Reservoirs and creeks near Stabilization Reservoir in photos
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Before you drive to Stabilization Reservoir, read these
Where in Colorado is Stabilization Reservoir?
CPW maps it in Costilla County, CPW Southwest Region, about 4 miles from San Acacio.
How many acres does Stabilization Reservoir cover on CPW maps?
Close to 41 acres by the CPW outline, at about 7,822 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Stabilization Reservoir?
CPW maps none here; try a neighbor.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Stabilization Reservoir?
CPW lists northern pike, rainbow trout and trout.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Stabilization Reservoir?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Stabilization Reservoir on a short license?
Fishing two lines at once takes the $14.24 second-rod stamp on top of the license; adult residents pay $44.87 for the license and nonresidents $124.01.
When did CPW last list Stabilization Reservoir for trout?
The report carries 2 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (2 in 2025); latest May 9, 2025.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Stabilization Reservoir?
Bring supplies; the listed shops are over 30 miles off.
Can I drill holes at Stabilization Reservoir?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as yes; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Stabilization Reservoir an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.