C O L O R A D O PA R K S & W I L D L I F E
Jackson
Lake
Jackson Lake State Park
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Jackson Lake
State Wildlife Area
Fishing at
Jackson Lake
State Park
North Shore Area
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Pelican Campground
Cove Campground
Lakeside Campground
Sandpiper Campground
Fox Hills Campground
Northview Campground
Dunes Group Campground
Centennial Group Picnic Area
Cottonwood Picnic Area / OHV Track
Swimbeach Parking
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Ice Fishing
Bureau of
Reclamation (BOR)
cpw.state.co.us
Common Fish Species
Found at Jackson Lake
Warm Weather
Winter Weather
Mid-February to November 1st
November 1st to Mid-February
Ice fishing is permitted at the boat ramp, outlet, and
inlet areas until the end of the regular goose season.
Regulations
1.
Rainbow Trout
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Largemouth Bass
Walleye
Saugeye
Sauger
Fish artwork by Duane Raven/USFWS
White Crappie
Wiper
Bluegill
Drum
Minimum size
limit for walleye &
saugeye is 15 inches
long. Only 1 walleye
or saugeye in the
aggregate longer
than 21 inches can be
taken per day.
2.
Minimum size limit
for wipers is 15 inches long. Minimum size limit for
crappie is 10 inches long.
3.
Fishing is prohibited from the dam between
10 pm to 6 am.
4.
Youth under the age of 16 do not need a fishing
license and may take a full bag and possession limit
without a license.
5.
Fishing is prohibited from the swim beaches.
6.
Boats aren’t allowed in or near the swim beaches,
outlet tube area, inlet or dike fishing area.
7.
Since Jackson Lake was built for irrigational
purposes, please check conditions on the web site
for up-to-date information regarding water levels,
boating & fishing conditions, etc.
American Shad
Ice Safety Tips
1.
Always have a life jacket available.
2.
Never go out on the ice alone.
3.
Tell someone where you are going and when you
plan to return.
4.
Because ice conditions vary, cross at your own risk.
Regulations
1.
Portable ice fishing structures are permitted but
must be removed at the end of the day.
2.
All open fires on the ice must be contained within a
metal container.
3.
No litter, including fish entrails, may be left on the
ice. Please use trash containers.
4.
Ice fishing holes may not exceed 10” in diameter or
10” on any side.
Common Carp
Channel Catfish
NOTE: Refer to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing
Brochure for additional regulations including bag
limits, etc. This brochure, in addition to the Waterfowl
brochure, provides specific information regarding
the State Wildlife Area on the northeast corner of the
reservoir. This area is not part of the State park.
Jackson Lake State Park
#26363 Road 3 • Orchard, CO 80649 • (970) 645-2551
E-mail: dnr_jackson.lake@state.co.us
cpw.state.co.us
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