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Sanchez Reservoir

Colorado, United States

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Sanchez Reservoir fishing reports

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Walleye

13 in · 1 lb

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1 year ago

Channel catfish

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19 days ago

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Rainbow trout

20 in · 6 lb

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4 years ago

Walleye

24 in · 4 lb

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4 years ago

White sucker

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5 years ago

Common carp

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General info

Sanchez Reservoir is a lake located in Costilla County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Channel catfish, and Brown trout.

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37°04′32.8″N 105°24′27.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Sanchez Reservoir, CO

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Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Sanchez Reservoir fishing

Sanchez Reservoir is a lake located in Costilla County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°04′32.8″N 105°24′27.7″W
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