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Boat Ramps - 3/21/2012

The lake is open to boating. Yearly Schedule********March 1st through March 31st - East Ramp 6:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m..******April 1st through April 30th - East Ramp open daily 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. West Ramp open Friday - Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00********May 1st through September 30th - Both ramps open 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. .********October 1st through October 30th - East Ramp open daily 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. West Ramp open Friday - Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.******November 1st - November 30th - East Ramp open daily 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.******December 1st through February 28th - Lake closed to all boating.

Boating - 3/21/2012

The lake is open to boating. See Seasonal Closures for additional information.

Construction - 12/23/2011

Park visitors will notice several construction projects that will be ongoing this winter and spring. At times there might be temporary closures of some of the roads and trails near the construction sites. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Current projects include: Tower Loop Shoreline Restoration, Cherry Creek Stream Bank Restoration at 12-Mile, Cottonwood Pond Restoration, Dog Off Leash Area Fencing and Trail Improvements, Vault Toilet Replacement at Tower Loop, Old Jet Ski, Lake Loop and Mountain Loop

Fire Restrictions - 12/23/2011

Fire Danger: Low. No Fireworks of any kind allowed at the Park at any time.

Fishing Report - 3/21/2012

Happy Spring everyone! The Walleye are about to finish their spawn and are REALLY going to be hungry. Fishing for Walleye should be excellent for a while. There have been many reports of Rainbow and crappie being caught at Mountain Loop, Lake Loop and by the Tower using salmon eggs and jigs. Please remember to stay 60 feet away from the Tower on Tower Loop. Make sure you have a parks pass for your vehicle and a valid fishing license and good luck! ****Fishing is prohibited from the dam and within 100 feet of dam or walleye spawning nets from 4 p.m. to 9 am. March 15 - Apri 15****

Icing Conditions - 3/21/2012

The lake is free of ice.

Road Conditions - 3/21/2012

Roads are dry and clear of ice.

Seasonal Closures - 3/21/2012

****The lake is closed to swimming until May*** Many restrooms have been winterized and closed until April. Please use center stalls where available. ***** Entrance Station hours may vary depending on staffing, weather and holidays. Self Service passes available at all entrances (cash or checks only for self serve). The East Entrance Station (Parker and Lehigh) is currently open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. weekends. West Entrance Station (Union and Dayton) open 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily. 12 Mile South (Orchard and Parker) noon - 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekends, weather permitting.****Fishing is prohibited from the dam and within 100 feet of dam or walleye spawning nets from 4 p.m. to 9 am. March 15 - Apri 15****

Swimming Conditions - 3/21/2012

The lake is closed to swimming until May.

Water Levels - 12/23/2011

Normal water level is 5,550 feet above sea level. Current level is 5,550.12 feet.

Water Temperature - 3/21/2012

The water temperature is 47.8°F

Last Updated: 3/21/2012

Last Modified Date: 2/25/2011 1:22 PM