Wildlife are plentiful in the area. Pronghorn antelope are common in the area as well as deer,
rabbits, birds and other small animals.
San Isabel National Forest is just half an hour from here and has tens of thousands of acres of
public land with wildlife and places to hike, mountain bike, etc. There are elk, deer, and many
other animals. The Spanish Peaks and the Sangre De Cristo mountains are home to some of
Colorado's largest herds of bighorn sheep.
Near Walsenburg to the South of here is Lathrop State Park, which is a great place to fish,
hike, swim and watch wildlife. Horseshoe Lake and Martin Lake are located inside the park
and they are known for their fishing, boating and water skiing.
FISHING
Martin Lake has perch, walleye, wiper, largemouth bass, bluegills, smallmouth bass, black
crappies, channel catfish, rainbow and cutthroat trout and north pike. The Colorado Division
of Wildlife reported on their web site that recently there were some northern pike in the 20
pound range taken.
Horsheshoe Lake has channel catfish, bluegills, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout, small-
mouth and largemouth bass, carp, and tiger muskies.
Pueblo Reservoir, about an hour away, offers great fishing for walleye, bass, pan fish and
trout. It is one of the largest lakes in Colorado and a popular place for boating and water
skiing.
OTHER INFO - Here are some great web sites and pictures for the area:
Weather and weather history for the Colorado Land and Livestock area
Lake Isabel about 45 minutes from Colorado Land and Livestock Ranch
