Andrews Lake fishing
Andrews Lake has stocking on record, but the report does not name the species. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in June and July.
- Last stocked
- July 3, 2026
- Plants on record
- 2
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 10,752 ft
Fish at Andrews Lake
Andrews Lake is a Day Use Area, managed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife in partnership with the Forest Service. The site provides 2 accessible fishing spots along a paved path that crosses the dam. (gjhikes.com, accessed September 22, 2026)(cpw.state.co.us, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Andrews Lake is stocked
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Silverton
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
A 13-acre CPW state wildlife area off US 550 near Molas Pass, in the Silverton area. Accessible parking, a paved trail and a fishing pier reach the water, and a paved path crosses the dam. The lake takes hand-launched, hand-propelled craft only; there is no trailer ramp. Restrooms on site.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
Nearest lakes
Camping near Andrews Lake
Campgrounds within 15 miles of Andrews Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Matterhorn camping (12.6 miles), Haviland Lake Campground (14.4 miles), and Cayton camping (15 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.
Straight-line distances.
Public land at Andrews Lake
Andrews Lake is inside San Juan National Forest.
It is 0.8 miles outside the edge of Weminuche Wilderness.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Andrews Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 3, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in June and July.
How do you get on Andrews Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Silverton. Facilities include restrooms. A 13-acre CPW state wildlife area off US 550 near Molas Pass, in the Silverton area. Accessible parking, a paved trail and a fishing pier reach the water, and a paved path crosses the dam. The lake takes hand-launched, hand-propelled craft only; there is no trailer ramp. Restrooms on site.
Which lakes near Andrews Lake were stocked more recently?
Vallecito Reservoir (24.2 mi) was stocked more recently.