Jefferson Lake fishing
Jefferson Lake has stocking on record, but the report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
- Last stocked
- June 5, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 10,680 ft
How Jefferson Lake is stocked
Tarryall Reservoir (20.6 mi), Turquoise Lake (30.7 mi), Kriley Pond (34.8 mi), and Slough Pond (34.9 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | – | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Jefferson
- Shore access
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms
In Pike National Forest's Jefferson Lake Recreation Area. From US 285 at Jefferson take County Road 35 north to County Road 37, pay the day-use fee at the entrance station, and drive to the picnic area by the lake (vault toilets, parking). Non-motorized boating; roads are not plowed in winter.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Jefferson Lake
The Jefferson Lake recreation area is only open seasonally, from mid-May to mid-October, and this opening is weather dependent. Additionally, potable water is not available at this site. Also, campgrounds like Aspen, Lodgepole, and Jefferson Creek are not located directly on Jefferson Lake. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Nearest lakes
Camping near Jefferson Lake
Campgrounds within 15 miles of Jefferson Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Jefferson Creek camping (1.4 miles), Aspen camping (2.3 miles), Lodgepole camping (2.5 miles), and Guanella Pass camping (13.3 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.
Straight-line distances.
Public land at Jefferson Lake
Jefferson Lake is inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Jefferson Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 5, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in June.
How do you get on Jefferson Lake?
Shore fishing is available and a fee is required. The nearest town is Jefferson. Facilities include restrooms. In Pike National Forest's Jefferson Lake Recreation Area. From US 285 at Jefferson take County Road 35 north to County Road 37, pay the day-use fee at the entrance station, and drive to the picnic area by the lake (vault toilets, parking). Non-motorized boating; roads are not plowed in winter.
Which lakes near Jefferson Lake were stocked more recently?
Tarryall Reservoir (20.6 mi), Turquoise Lake (30.7 mi), Kriley Pond (34.8 mi), and Slough Pond (34.9 mi) were stocked more recently.