Lake O'Haver fishing

Lake O'Haver fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in June and July.

Lake O'Haver
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Last stocked
July 31, 2026
Plants on record
3
Species recorded
0
Elevation
9,178 ft

Fish at Lake O'Haver

0 stocked · 0 confirmed present

O'Haver Lake is a reservoir in Chaffee County, Colorado in the San Isabel National Forest. The lake is stocked with trout, and an accessible fishing pier is located along the southwest side of the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(coloradobirdingtrail.com, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Lake O'Haver is stocked

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 31, 2026–––report
July 17, 2026–––report
June 19, 2026–––report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Poncha Springs
Shore access
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping

USFS O'Haver Lake Campground sits on the shore at 9,200 ft. From Poncha Springs take US 285 south 5 miles, County Road 200 west 2.3 miles, then County Road 202 west 2.5 miles. Day-use fee, vault toilets, and an accessible fishing pier on the southwest side.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.

About Lake O'Haver

The campground has 31 campsites and is heavily used, especially on weekends. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Lake O'Haver
Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Photo of Lake O'Haver
Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0

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Public land at Lake O'Haver

Lake O'Haver is inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

When is Lake O'Haver stocked?

Last stocked July 31, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in June and July.

How do you get on Lake O'Haver?

Shore fishing is available, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Poncha Springs. Facilities include restrooms and camping. USFS O'Haver Lake Campground sits on the shore at 9,200 ft. From Poncha Springs take US 285 south 5 miles, County Road 200 west 2.3 miles, then County Road 202 west 2.5 miles. Day-use fee, vault toilets, and an accessible fishing pier on the southwest side.

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