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Platoro Reservoir

Lake fishing  Colorado · 06:49 - 19:13

Platoro Reservoir is a lake set in Colorado. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
52°
Best day
Fri
83%
54°
Sat
80%
55°
Sun
79%
56°
Mon
80%
56°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
69°F
Air temp
58°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.13 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:04–08:04 Day 08:04–17:58 Dusk 17:58–19:58

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:03–18:03 Major period 04:03–06:03 Minor period 11:36–13:06 Minor period 21:01–22:31

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00
58°
17:00
56°
18:00
53°
19:00
49°
20:00
48°
21:00
47°
22:00
46°
23:00
46°
00:00
45°
01:00
45°
02:00
46°
03:00
45°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
56%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
46%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
46%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Platoro Dam is a dam in Conejos County, Colorado.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Platoro Reservoir?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Platoro Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Platoro Reservoir?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Platoro Reservoir right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 25%.