Las Animas County · lake · 21 acres · seasonal
Bates Lake
Bates Lake is a lake in Las Animas County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
88°
64°
25 mph
40%
Sat
Overcast
90°
62°
15 mph
7%
Sun
Overcast
97°
69°
12 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bates Reservoir0.6 mi
- Rowe Reservoir1.8 mi
- Baker Reservoir3.3 mi
- Bates Lake Arroyo3.6 mi
- Simpson Lake4.9 mi
- Twin Lakes4.6 mi
- Elmore Arroyo4.2 mi
- Sorgs Arroyo5.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bates Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates Lake?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bates Lake?+
Bates Lake is a lake in Las Animas County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.