Hunting & Fishing

Pagosa Springs brings some of the best outdoor opportunities of the year. Scroll down to see what’s open each month and explore our featured zones and fishing spots.

Spring (March - May)

Rainbow & Cutthroat Trout

Echo Canyon Reservoir - Rainbow trout, Yellow perch, and trophy-sized Largemouth bass

San Juan River Downtown - Rainbow and Brown Trout

Summer (June - August)

Fly Fishing

Williams Creek Reservoir, Echo Canyon Reservoir - Largemouth Bass, Panfish, Catfish, High-Lakes Trout

Pagosa Lakes - Rainbow trout, Yellow perch, and Largemouth bass.

Fall (September - October)

Hunting & More Fishing

September

Archery Hunting: Elk & Black Bear

Muzzleloader Hunting: Elk & Black Bear

October

1st Rifle Hunting: Elk Only

2nd Rifle Hunting: Big Game (Elk & Deer)

November

2nd Rifle Hunting: Big Game (Ends early November)

3rd & 4th Rifle Hunting: Big Game

All Fall Long (Sept – Nov)

Fishing: Upper Piedra River & Conejos River - Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, & Kokanee Salmon

Winter (November - February)

Echo Canyon Reservoir & Lake Hatcher - Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch