The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
San Luis Lake
Alamosa County, Colorado · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this morning.
About San Luis Lake
San Luis Lake spreads over about 840 acres in Alamosa County, Colorado.
From end to end it runs about 1.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4.7 miles. At about 7,520 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. Alamosa East is about 14 miles southwest. Pueblo, the nearest city, is about 72 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.7 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 7,520 ft
- County
- Alamosa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 6:00 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like San Luis Lake in Colorado usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near San Luis Lake
- Alamosa Eastabout 14 mi southwest
- Alamosaabout 15 mi southwest
- Centerabout 21 mi west
- Monte Vistaabout 23 mi west
- Pueblonearest city, about 72 mi northeast
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Questions about San Luis Lake
What fish are in San Luis Lake?
Lakes like San Luis Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is San Luis Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is San Luis Lake?
About 840 acres, with about 4.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near San Luis Lake?
Alamosa East is about 14 miles southwest; Alamosa is about 15 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at San Luis Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
San Luis Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
