Deep Lake Fishing/picnic Area Fishing Site
At an elevation of 10,470 feet, the Deep Lake fishing site is on the southwest side of 37 acre Deep Lake. It offers accessible trails to fishing pads along the lake shore, a shelter with picnic table and fire ring, a vault toilet, and a mixed-surface boat ramp. Only non-motorized boats or boats with electric motors are allowed.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Day Use Site will be Open Without Restroom Facilities When The Road Opens to motorized Vehicles after 6/21/2020. Visitors will need to plan ahead and responsibly dispose of or pack out human waste. |
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Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Dotsero, CO; Eagle, CO |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (4) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, (970) 827-5715 |
General Information
Directions:From Eagle, CO travel 13 miles west on I-70 to the Dotsero, CO exit and follow the signs for Sweetwater/Burns by turning north, right, onto the Colorado River Rd. Stay on this road for 1 3/4 miles and then turn left onto Coffee Pot Springs Rd., FDR 600. Follow this road for 29.5 miles. The fishing site is just past the nearby Deep Lake Campground.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Special Designations | The Colorado Division of Wildlife sets fishing regulations. Obtain their Colorado Fishing Regulations handbook for regulations. |