Las Animas County · reservoir · 3 acres
McDonald Reservoir
McDonald Reservoir is a reservoir 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
Drizzle
82°
61°
16 mph
38%
Sat
Overcast
82°
60°
22 mph
52%
Sun
Overcast
90°
61°
18 mph
17%
↗ 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
- Ojo Verde Reservoir0.2 mi
- South Fork Purgatoire River5.8 mi
- Rito Seco Creek6.2 mi
- Primero Reservoir7.3 mi
- Middle Fork Purgatoire River7.0 mi
- North Fork Purgatoire River7.0 mi
- Luning Arroyo8.1 mi
- Mitotes Lake9.0 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.
McDonald Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDonald Reservoir?+
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 McDonald Reservoir?+
McDonald Reservoir is a reservoir in Las Animas County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.