Barr Lake State Park to open its boat ramp Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Jason Clay
Northeast Region Public Information Officer
303-291-7234 / [email protected] 
@CPW_NE

BRIGHTON, Colo. - Barr Lake State Park is opening to boating on Friday, April 1, beginning at 7 a.m.

Barr Lake offers 1,950 surface acres of quiet, calm waters. The lake is divided into northern and southern sections by a line of buoys. The southern half of the lake is a dedicated wildlife refuge. To protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, boating and fishing are not permitted south of the buoy line.

The northern half of the lake is open to several water sports, including boating, canoeing, sailboarding and paddleboarding. Only sailboats, hand-propelled craft and boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted on Barr Lake.

“Each turn of the season is exciting at Barr Lake, and we are looking forward to the reservoir opening up,” said Park Manager Michelle Seubert. "We want boaters to also remember that Leave No Trace also applies to boating. This principle reminds boaters to have a plan for weather and prepare by having all their safety equipment ready and inspected prior to getting out on the water.”

A boat ramp is located adjacent to the north parking lot and its Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection station hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week (the boating opener specifically for Friday has been moved up one hour to 7 a.m. for the one day). 

For the safety of park visitors, swimming, wading and diving are prohibited.

Barr Lake is owned by Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company and is used for irrigation storage. Because of this, Barr Lake’s water levels can fluctuate throughout the summer months. The reservoir offers fishing for rainbow trout, walleye, wiper, black crappie and yellow perch.

To learn more about all recreational opportunities and events at the park, please visit Barr Lake’s webpage.