Lake Dorothey fishing

Name: Lake Dorothey stocking history
Creator: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Fishing at Lake Dorothey has stocking on record, but the report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July.

Last stocked

July 3, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

7,620 ft

Access and facts

Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No
Float tube friendly: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms

Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area (4,500 acres) offers coldwater lake and stream fishing. Vessel use is prohibited except hand-launched craft used as a fishing aid. A hunting or fishing license or SWA pass is required. Camping restricted within 200 yards of the lake.

Sources: access , shore_notes , facilities , fishing_notes

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How Lake Dorothey is stocked

Trinidad Reservoir (78.9 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fishing Lake Dorothey

Lake Dorothey is a State Wildlife Area located in Las Animas County, where fishing is one of the available activities. To access Lake Dorothey SWA, visitors who are 16 or older must possess a valid hunting or fishing license or an SWA pass. This ensures compliance with access requirements for the area.

Sources: cpw.state.co.us

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 3, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.