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Smith Reservoir

Smith Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Costilla County.

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Smith Reservoir in Costilla County is a reservoir in Costilla County, Colorado, and covers about 587 acres, reaches about 15.6 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 4,050 acre-feet.

There is enough room for fish to move at Smith Reservoir in Costilla County, so compare a protected side with a windblown bank before settling on one depth.

Smith Reservoir FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for rainbow trout at Smith Reservoir in Costilla County?

On this Colorado reservoir of midsize size, cast or troll a small spoon, inline spinner, or light jig through cool water.

What does the 15.6 feet deepest point mean when fishing Smith Reservoir in Costilla County?

Across this Colorado reservoir of midsize size, treat 15.6 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at Smith Reservoir in Costilla County?

When breaking down this midsize, shallow reservoir in Costilla County, move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Rainbow Trout — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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