All Entries Tagged With: "boating"

CPW Reminds Boaters of Inspection Requirements
DENVER – As boating season approaches, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds boaters once again to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). Memorial Day weekend may officially kick off the 2016 boating season, but some lakes and reservoirs are slated to open as early as March 1. The best way to stop the spread of […]

High Water Returns to John Martin Reservoir
HASTY, Colo. – The wet Colorado spring at John Martin Reservoir has allowed something that hasn’t been seen for quite a while: high water levels. That means it’s a great time to visit the park. There’s plenty of room for boating in the reservoir that now spans roughly nine miles long and two miles wide. […]

Officers Focus On Boating Under the Influence During Operation Dry Water, June 26-28
LITTLETON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office joins Operation Dry Water June 26 to 28, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence. During this three-day weekend, officers will be on the water reminding boaters about […]

Changes to ANS Boat Inspections at John Martin Reservoir
HASTY, Colo. – A new Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspection has been added at John Martin Reservoir. Boats visiting the lake will now need to be inspected upon both entry and exit of the lake to prevent the spread of waterfleas now known to be present in the waters of John Martin Reservoir. This new […]

Last Month for Boating at John Martin Reservoir State Park
HASTY, Colo. – Fall has officially arrived which means the end of boating season at John Martin Reservoir State Park is drawing near. Boating season will come to a close at the reservoir Oct. 31, but there are still plenty of other outdoor activities to enjoy past October such as camping, fishing, bird watching and […]

Boat Ramps Open at John Martin Reservoir State Park
HASTY, Colo. – It’s time to get back out on the water! John Martin Reservoir will be opening its east and west boat ramps for the summer season Saturday, March 15. Water levels at the lake are significantly higher this year than they have been in the past at this time, allowing us to open […]

Colorado Fishing Report for July 23, 2013
Pueblo West High School champions young anglers Pueblo West’s Cyclone Anglers, led by teacher Steve Spock, is the state’s only high school fishing team. What started as a small group of dedicated, young anglers has blossomed into a 20 member team. Jerry Neal, editor of Colorado Outdoors Magazine for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, put together […]

Trinidad Lake Closed to Boating
TRINIDAD, Colo. – Trinidad Lake in Trinidad Lake State Park is closed to boating until further notice. All other park activities, including fishing, camping and hiking, are still permitted. Wildfire aircraft will be dipping the lake for water to combat the Pipeline Fire on Fisher’s Peak near Trinidad. The park remains open to all activities […]

Fishing Report for June 4, 2013
Emergency public fish salvage at Henry Lake Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage beginning June 1 at Henry Lake, northeast of Ordway in Crowley County. The salvage was authorized because the lake is being drained and loss of fish is imminent. The public salvage will continue until the lake is […]

CPW Fishing Report – May 28, 2013
“Free Fishing Weekend” is June 1 and 2 The fish are starting to bite all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages to participate in the annual “Free Fishing Weekend” June 1 and 2. Each year, the […]

Fishing Report, May 14, 2013
Cabela’s is back with the annual “Fish for Millions” Contest Cabela’s is again sponsoring the “Fish for Millions” Contest and four Colorado waters are stocked with tagged fish that could put a licensed Colorado angler in the money. Register for the contest online at Cabela’s website, and then head out to catch the fish with […]