Alamosa County · canal · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Empire Lateral
Empire Lateral is a canal in Alamosa 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
86°
55°
24 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
87°
54°
18 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
91°
56°
13 mph
8%
↗ 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
- Adams Lake4.0 mi
- La Jara Arroyo5.0 mi
- Alamosa River4.6 mi
- Rock Creek7.4 mi
- La Jara Creek8.1 mi
- North Branch Conejos River12.7 mi
- Rio San Antonio12.9 mi
- Trinchera Creek10.7 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.
Empire Lateral fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Empire Lateral?+
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 Empire Lateral?+
Empire Lateral is a canal in Alamosa County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.