Conditions

Boat Ramps - 6/16/2013 Both the North Shore and Witcher's Cove Boat Ramps are open for the season. All trailered boats must be inspected for invasive plants and animals prior to launch, and after coming off the water. 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. The boat ramps are open from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Ramp gates are locked promptly. For basic boating information please refer to the Boating Conditions section below. ***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 - 6/16/2013 Both the North Shore and Witcher's Cove Boat Ramps are open for the season. All trailered boats must be inspected for invasive plants and animals prior to launch, and after coming off the water. The boat ramp is open from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Ramp gates are locked promptly. 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. *** Camping - 6/16/2013 A county-wide fire ban was put in place on June 12th. Please see the fire restrictions section for current restrictions. All campsites are open and available for use at this time. The Showers, flush toilets and laundry facillities have been opened for the season. Reservations for all campgrounds are being accepted at this time. Campsites can be reserved between 3 days to 6 months in advance of the reservation date during the reservation season 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. Construction - 6/16/2013 Nothing at this time. Fire Restrictions - 6/16/2013 A county-wide fire ban is currently in effect, including Eleven Mile State Park) as of June 12th due to extremely dry conditions. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited. Only fires solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels are allowed. Visitors using these devices are reminded to watch them at all times and use them in areas away from any flammable materials. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or in a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Please contact the park office with any questions. Fishing Report - 6/16/2013 TROUT: (VERY GOOD) The hot spots this week appear to be Coyote Ridge through North Shore to Rocky Flats, Suckers Cove, and Witchers Cove. Early to late afternoon is showing the best results. Try lures with a meal worm, spoons, Kastmasters, or orange powerbait with sprinkles. AT NIGHT TRY THIS TECHNIQUE: Nightcrawler floated with a Marshmallow. Worm should be suspended in the water and not lying on the bottom. SALMON: (GOOD) Salmon are running 15-40 feet down. The best location is in the channel from the islands to the closure line. Try late morning to early afternoon. Try spoons tipped with meal worms, Swedish Pimples, jigs, or Kastmasters. Red and pink are the hot colors. PIKE: (FAIR) Action is being found at Coyote Ridge, North Shore, Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Cross Creek, and Witchers Cove. Try spoons, waterdogs, or tube jigs. Dream Stream: (GOOD) Large fish are being caught with Midges, Barr’s Emergers, San Juan worms, and egg patterns. Hunting - 6/16/2013 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 - 6/16/2013 The park office is open Sunday through Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and on Fridays/Saturdays from 8:00am to 9:30pm. Road Conditions - 6/16/2013 Roads are currently clear. Seasonal Closures - 6/16/2013 The Marina store is open 7AM - 7PM. The Marina can be reached at (719)748-0317 or at www.11milesports.com. Summer Colors - 6/16/2013 Richardson's Geranium, Wax Currant, Kinnikinnik, Indian Paintbrush, Penstemon, Scenecio, Western Wallflower, Pasqueflower, Harebells, Mouse-earred Chickweed, Thimbleberry, Pussytoes, & Cut-leaf Aster. Trails - 6/16/2013 All trails are open and available for use. Water Levels - 6/16/2013 The reservoir was 100% full as of June 10th.