Sweetwater Lake fishing
Sweetwater Lake fishing is on a natural lake. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in May and June.
- Last stocked
- September 4, 2026
- Plants on record
- 3
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 7,712 ft
How Sweetwater Lake is stocked
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Dotsero
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
Natural lake at 7,709 ft in White River NF. From Dotsero take Colorado River Road north 7 miles, then Sweetwater Creek road 10 miles to the campground turn. Floating dock on the north shore, parking above it, one vault toilet, no drinking water. Shore access is poor; most fish from small boats.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Sweetwater Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Sweetwater Lake
Sweetwater Lake is 0.2 miles outside the edge of White River National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Sweetwater Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 4, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in May and June.
How do you get on Sweetwater Lake?
No fee is required. The nearest town is Dotsero. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. Natural lake at 7,709 ft in White River NF. From Dotsero take Colorado River Road north 7 miles, then Sweetwater Creek road 10 miles to the campground turn. Floating dock on the north shore, parking above it, one vault toilet, no drinking water. Shore access is poor; most fish from small boats.