1 0 obj Does this lake need some edits? Great scenery, easy access to the lake. Fishing Conditions South Fork Cottonwood Creek. Official websites use .gov A .gov The lake page you are viewing is showing limited information. The Lake is open for ice fishing during winter. Share sensitive information only Head west on Highway 306, following the creek for about 6 miles to access the lake. The campground is situated on a gently sloping hillside surrounded by aspen trees, within walking distance to the lake. Onboard the 5-star The Zaltana of the Amazon. Bear Creek Lake at sunset. Pueblo, CO 81008 Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and scenic drives. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 10 min to complete. Fishing Report COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us . 2 0 obj Fishing Report COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us . The kokanee salmon fishery is rebounding from an earlier die-off and tiger muskie are re Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. From Buena Vista, Main Street will leave the city limits and will continue west as County Road 306, also known as the Cottonwood Pass road. Get the latest outdoor news . This street continues west outside of the town limits and becomes County Road 306. stream Weather Forecast Start Your Free Trial Nearby Attractions Standley Lake This trailhead is located east of Granite, Colorado at the end of Hayden Gulch Road 396, 4-wheel drive access only.Provides access to Hayden Gulch Trail #1470 heads east into Buffalo Peaks Wilderness to meet withRich Creek Trail #616and Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail #617. Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) Elevation: 9,333 ft Good Air Quality This Colorado fishing area is a popular angling destination for catching Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. M-F7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=12649&actid=42, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, http://wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Reports/IceFishing/safety.htm. Fishing Atlas The Colorado Fishing Atlas includes a wealth of information, such as driving directions, stocking details, and locations of the nearest license retailer. Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa) on FishExplorer has 3 historic conditions reports, 1 historic water temperature updates, 6 historic status updates, 3 historic water level updates, available to subscribers. United States. A gravel boat ramp is located on the west side of the lake. LockA locked padlock 1 0 obj You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. urguqt`e"-+ (719) 553-1400 The snow is coming down from the mountains and our regional waterways are seeing some of the highest water levels in years. <>>> For a description of this area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471. Weekend snowmobilers love to ride to the top of Cottonwood Pass and over the Continental Divide to Taylor Park.Hikers generally use the area during the summer months as an access point for day hiking and backpacking trips into the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness to the north via the Colorado Trail (#1776). A Day use fee of $5.00 is charged for use of or access to this picnic area during the summer months. Cottonwood Park Lake (Kipling & Jewell) on FishExplorer has 26 historic conditions reports, 7 historic water temperature updates, 22 historic status updates, 22 historic water level updates, available to subscribers. This area is known for its excellent trout fishing. The Chalk Creek trailhead is located in the Chalk Creek canyon south of Buena Vista. From the stoplight in Buena Vista, Colorado, travel west for about 4 blocks on West Main Street. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. }(@ja`qsYc\@1_QQ wSlI*WT4ieB&cV,pB,2nm]`N@kZ*~KPd&+Y8!KUa#[8Vnv$SHbsQyeM[N4gn-8R6s%n_W4eU8fyz8LD6iw;oikA.` U.A(gId`URZ3dArfU?P"mlvJ1~45Uuv)a0HTs3H6-qeZ, Fisherman can cast their lines for northern pike or brook, rainbow and brown trout either from the shore by boat or kayak using the lake's launch ramp. than the other forks. It also has a campground . Cottonwood Lake is a reservoir located just 9 miles from Buena Vista, in Chaffee County, in the state of Colorado, United States, near Alpine (historical), CO. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including northern pike, brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout here. Lake Skipper (s): Needed! Colorado Fishing Reports Colorado Fishing Report Angling Destinations Weather Fish Species April 12 2023 Colorado Washington Alaska Arizona California Idaho Wyoming New Mexico Utah Montana Oregon Nevada South Dakota Colorado Fishing Report April 12 2023 Get Unlimited Access with Snoflo Premium Anglers can access the lakeshore through the picnic area or they can walk along the lakeshore to a likely fishing spot. ;%k10E This is a popular trailhead for winter recreationists and provides ample parking for the many snowmobilers who converge on the area. 2 0 obj Conditions reports for this lake are available when. Turn left on Highway 344, cross the bridge, and follow the road for another 3 miles. ]D9/bqKr/_:^x//_`aWZG>\Yl6].`Db#.c;o&pCgLIG22#V_*3$ i02G$i[O'zp7l/$%5&)wD C`Cz4 b Lake Skipper (s): Needed! 85 Crappie Dr , Lake George, CO 80827-9764 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $425,000. Sites must be occupied the first night of payment. Contact park staff at 303-425-1097. Segment 13 of the Colorado Trail can be accessed on Chaffee County 344 approximately 1/2 mile south of the intersection with Chaffee County Rd 306 (Cottonwood Pass Road). Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active. Cottonwood Lake #5 (Grand Mesa) Stocking 2020 to 2022, use points or credit card to become a Contributing Member, Glacier Springs Retention Pond (Grand Mesa). <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 23 0 R 24 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The first come first serve sites are spacious and well laid out. The Chalk Creek trailhead is located in the Chalk Creek canyon south of Buena Vista. No fee is charged for use of the boat ramp. Alpine Tunnel is a National Historic Railroad District consisting of a two hundred foot wide right-of-way along ten mile stretch of the original Denver, South Park and Pacific rail bed, between the town site of Quartz and the Alpine Tunnel Station Complex. Vehicles must park on the parking pads provided. endobj Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. There are 13 photos on FishExplorer for Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista). (Rocky Mountain News/Aug 1992, p162), So named by members of the Harvard Mining School in 1869 while inspecting the Collegiate Peaks. Hand-propelled boats and canoes are permitted on the lake. (Hwy 50) in Salida. No motorized boats allowed on Cottonwood Lake. Feb 21, 2023. . An official website of the Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Official websites use .gov A .gov You can fish from the shore or by boat or kayak. Accessible fishing docks are available at the Cottonwood Lake Picnic Area on the east side of the lake. A paved parking area and toilet facility are available. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and mountain biking. stream Snoflo is the ultimate platform for outdoor enthusiasts and climate-conscious individuals. 3 0 obj vG)}Ut: wOI[ ,WW~2a0}HKv~Uw,="CE:qR2DdTFHB`Vo`+d q,%t9*r e@*1WT{sZU^(U/KFu~MfV{e,"}lVD2q$BFcDuVdWle$aC"CzE*X8el-Gsk0w@yLWomp#Z*"}: *rqX.6`bIui5!\stBS4! Last Conditions Report for Cottonwood Lake (Pearl Parkway Boulder): 05.23.17 Cottonwood Lake (Pearl Parkway Boulder) on FishExplorer has 3 historic conditions reports, 1 historic status updates, available to subscribers. There are also picnic spots around the lake to enjoy during the day and camping facilities at Cottonwood Lake Campground for an overnight stay. Named for mountain climber William F Ervin (1884-1943), who climbed every peak over 14,000 feet in the United States. Silver Lake is a small, intimate lake, located up a short 4WD road. Name made official by US Board on Geographic Names (BGN) in July 1953, following report by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that the name was in local use; confirmed by U.S. Forest Service (USFS). endobj If you're headed out to Sunset Lake, we recommend fishing near current edges, drop-offs, and merging currents. This is to prevent the spread of a chytrid fungus that can kill the tiny toads. Anglers are reporting catching on wax worms, shrimp, meal worms, PowerBait, flies and jigs. Regional Editor: Curtis Kees bron No reservations are accepted. Going northeast on Salt Creek Trail also skirts the outside boundry of the wilderness area, so mountain biking is authorized here. There are also picnic spots around the lake to enjoy during the day and camping facilities at Cottonwood Lake Campground for an overnight stay. x)a*fc0Zy{b!FgY#ePc %7> Bring drinking water. pR@nJ4$2it8w&aTdDERQPj3||JO9z2N|qx|~dB%~A:ok"vZS=,1 +XQ-T:saIk`lvaHr0Ii&6`CdRTv5EfMry};8 X#|.t^iQq$QzC\2sw05k@EUi&MfM{es9p1L0Iv(SW&ZxOC6,ygQT? Do not park on the main campground roadway. Cottonwood Lake is a reservoir located just 9 miles from Buena Vista, in Chaffee County, in the state of Colorado, United States, near Alpine (historical), CO. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, northern pike and brook trout here. The picnic area has 17 sites with picnic tables and fire rings. connected to the .gov website. No Master Angler records were found on FishExplorer associated with Cottonwood Lake #5 (Grand Mesa). ( The most common trout species in the lake are rainbow and cutbow. ^lvw2i&(L!NZuw_10*2LXyu@c35R, G+#Zc !Q]rXTy}v&6O8,Jjh]E&I$aK@f H 'J|O\(C]UkPSMI(ycu%#t3!okhnPhG3k9B.S ;e3200Ysj&Tm <> Cottonwood Lake Southeast 7/6/2021 . #)v}-^^^)y@iCdzd2V.\oMiHV' % p !$i6( (aO;554rS)l{\y3!3aF_Vl G6cR5 ^|}3avS7ALt>sYPo& A Day use fee of $5.00 is charged for use of or access to this picnic area during the summer months. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. The nearest town is Buena Vista, only a 20-minute drive away. % An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. $8.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. You can expect to find most anglers here bait casting, spin casting, fly fishing, and still fishing. Anglers consider Cottonwood Lake a great fishing destination because you can catch large amounts of fish here. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); By subscribing you agree to receive newsletters and email promotions from us. The area is operated under Special Use Permit with the US Forest Service in Salida, CO.For more information, visit the Monarch Ski area website at: www.skimonarch.com. Proposed is association with neighboring peaks Mount Harvard and Mount Yale. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, bass, bluegill, and catfish. Colorado Fishing Licenses see all Fishing posts > E-Newsletter. XP>EzGG`7GRM*+]7ynq@]o+k*Iqa)wp\bPS+Em5j{Jv*jg"!tn~,n+W'`zY@wr an^4I8(k Fh W#KUJ@[{jl2>gxa.Vg1KKNbD No reports have been submitted for this lake yet. Self-servicing fee tube is available. For off-roading, unpaved . Non-motorized boats and canoes are allowed. Origin of name not known. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and picnicking. Contact park staff at 303-425-1097. So named in 1873 and made official in 1906 for Federal use. Not recommended for vehicles without high-clearance. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12650. There are also two USFS campgrounds and plenty of primitive camping in this basin. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 24 0 R 30 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> us at AmazonXtremeFishing.com for our last season in the Amazon and Monster Peacock Bass! The reservoir has excellent amenitie Taylor Park Reservoir is a 2000 surface acre reservoir providing good opportunities for catching rainbow, brown, and lake trout as well as northern pike. Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) on FishExplorer has 61 historic conditions reports, 13 historic water temperature updates, 45 historic status updates, 30 historic water level updates. park staff at Boyd Lake report that fishing for trout and white bass has been excellent. ) or https:// means you've safely Apply to be a Skipper. sJ$JXA~1ly Named for mountain climber Carl Blaurock (1894-1993), who was a co-founder of the Colorado Mountain Club and the first to climb all of Colorado's 14'ers. Pueblo, CO 81008 Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa) on FishExplorer has 4 historic status updates, 1 historic water level updates, available to subscribers. A paved parking area and toilet facility are available. No water available. each with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. We offer real-time climate data, weather forecasts, and alerts, as well as information on the best recreation spots nearby. Hikers may alsoenjoy walking the Salt Creek Trail #618which skirts the wilderness area boundary also making some sections acceptable for mountain bikers. Explore more, impact less with Snoflo. Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista) on FishExplorer has 61 historic conditions reports, 13 historic water temperature updates, 45 historic status updates, 30 historic water level updates, available to subscribers. Regional Editor: Jim McFarland anglerwannabe Fish Species in Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista): Clear Creek Reservoir, a 407 acre impoundment, offers excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout. USFS Fee required. IU=0@I[C>l2,fI&*llI|r> E7_?S! Origin of name not known. Stay on this road for about 6 miles then turn left at County Road 344 for about 3 miles. Log in to gain detailed access. Interpretative site describing the Taylor Reservoir area. Urad Mine Lake Northeast 6/24/2021 Cottonwood Lake #4 Northwest 6/25/2021 . For a description of the area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471. You will need to really dig deep and work hard to catch some fish. Lynch Creek Trailhead providesaccess to Buffalo Peaks Wilderness via the Roughand Tumbling Trail #617. United States government. Communicate warnings, disperse advice, and share. For a description of this area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471. Historic features include rail bed, three water tanks, telegraph office, boarding house, engine house, coaling platform, turntable, associated out buildings, stone constructed retaining and crib walls, and a stone faced tunnel entrance. A beautiful campground nestled in an aspen grove and evergreens. 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