Chalk Lake Fishing Site

Area Status: Open

Chalk Lake Fishing Site is located next to the Chalk Lake Campground and is a great family fishing spot with rainbow, brook and brown trout. Chalk Lake is a small lake, about 12 acres in size and is regularly stocked for fishing. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake.

At a Glance

Fees:	This facility is open year round. There is an $10.00 fee to use the site from May through September unless camping within a Salida Ranger District developed campground. A self-service fee station is available near the restroom. Fees help to maintain and clean the facility.
Permit Info:	A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Camping is not permitted at Chalk Lake. Campers must stay in a developed campground in the Chalk Creek canyon.
Closest Towns:	Buena Vista, CO
Water:	No water is available
Restroom:	Accessible vault toilet
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Salida Ranger District

General Information

Accessibility:

This site is not universally accessible.

Directions:

From Buena Vista, Colorado, travel south for 7 miles on Highway 285 to County Road 162. Turn right on County Road 162 and travel west passing the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs resort (private) for 8 miles. The lake is located about 0.10 miles past the entrance to the campground.

General Notes:

Chalk Lake is routinely stocked with rainbow trout from the nearby Chalk Cliffs fish hatchery. This is a great lake for families of all ages. Motorized boats are not permitted on the lake. A valid Colorado fishing license is required.

Parking:

Ample parking available for small RVs and passenger vehicles.