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Boat Ramps - 5/19/2012

The North Boat Ramp is open for use. The Witcher's Cove Ramp will not open for use until Friday, May 25, 2012. For basic boating information please refer to the Boating Conditions section below. All trailered vessels of any description must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species prior to either launching at or exiting from the Eleven Mile Reservoir boat ramps. All vessels requiring an inspection MUST be cleaned, drained and dried prior to the inspection taking place. This includes requiring the removal of all snow, mud or other road debris from both the trailer and the vessel prior to the inspection. ***Due to confirmation that Eurasion Water Milfoil and New Zealand Mud Snails are both present in Eleven Mile Reservoir, all boats MUST be inspected prior to leaving from the boat ramp parking lot. It is illegal to knowingly transport ANS. ***

Boating - 5/19/2012

The lake is open for boating. All trailered vessels are required to go through a MANDATORY Inspection prior to launching a boat on the reservoir or removing it from the reservoir. For boat ramp and ANS inspection information please refer to the Boat Ramp Conditions above.

Camping - 5/19/2012

All loops in all campgrounds are open and available for use. All Campground sites are available for reservations. Campsites that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsites can be reserved between 3 days to 6 months in advance of the reservation date by calling (1-800-678-2267) outside the Denver calling area, or at (303-470-1144) within the Denver calling area or can be made online at www.parks.state.co.us.

Fire Restrictions - 5/19/2012

No Fire Ban is in effect at this time at the park. The Hartsel Fire Protection District does have an "OPEN FIRE BURN BAN" in effect for the area surrounding the park. As always, camp fires are ONLY allowed within the permanently constructed fire pits and grills provided at camp and picnic sites. Wood and charcoal grills that are self-contained are also permitted. Open fires are prohibited in all other circumstances.

Fishing Report - 5/19/2012

Midge hatch is in full swing, so match your flies with what you see buzzing around you. TROUT: Good - We are getting strong reports of large (5lbs and over) shore caught trout from locations ranging from Coral Cove, the Little Boat Cove to Howbert Pt., & Witchers Cove!!! Boat fishermen are reporting good results in the 15' to 20' depths. Nice trout are coming in on Tazmanian Devils, Pop-Gear & Kast Masters. Try Goose Island and west along south shore trolling slow or pitching jerk baits & Rapala's. SALMON: Limited reports for salmon have come in. However, there are a few showing up north of Goose Island & between Duck & Deer Islands 20' to 45' down with flashers & Dick Nite's, Mack's, or Koke Kings. NORTHERN PIKE: Good - It's the right time of year to catch decent pike in the shallows. Try Stoll Mtn., Suckers Cove & Parking Lot & Coral Cove. Kast Master's, Pike Bunnies, & Taz Devil's are suggested. All trailered vessels are required to go through a MANDATORY Inspection prior to launching a boat on or removing it from the reservoir.

Hunting - 5/19/2012

Hunting is permitted for legally hunted species during legal hunting seasons with a legal hunting license in areas that are not closed to hunting. A map of areas CLOSED TO ALL HUNTING is available under the maps section on the Eleven Mile Home Page.

Park Entrance - 5/19/2012

Summer hours are 8AM - 8PM Sun-Thursday and 8AM - 9:30PM Fri & Sat and holiday Sundays. Feel free to call the park at 719-748-3401 if you need additional information.

Road Conditions - 5/19/2012

Roads are clear and dry.

Seasonal Closures - 5/19/2012

The Marina store will be open daily from 7AM - 7PM. Selected services and supplies, including boat rentals are available now. The Marina can be reached at (719)748-0317 or at www.11milesports.com.

Spring Colors - 5/19/2012

Wild Iris & cutleaf daisy are being seen in a few scattered locations around the park.

Trails - 5/19/2012

All trails are open and available for use. State Parks and the Colorado State Forest Service conducted controlled burns in the Backcountry area in 2011 in an effort to improve the plant species in the area and prevent catastrophic fires in the future. Portions of the trail system go through or are near these areas.

Water Levels - 5/19/2012

The reservoir is at 103% of capacity as of May 14th.

Last Updated: 5/19/2012

Last Modified Date: 4/22/2011 12:59 PM