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Blue Lake

Bent County

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Blue Lake

Bent County

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Access Requirements:

Everyone age 16 years or older MUST have a valid hunting or fishing license to access a state trust land.

Activities & Amenities:

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Guides Available

Contact:

CPW Area: 12
CPW District: 243
District Wildlife Manager: Dylan Allenback
Office Name: CPW Area 12 Office
Address: 2500 S. Main St
City: Pueblo
Phone: 719-336-6600

About This State Trust Land

The State Trust Lands (STL) Hunting and Fishing Access Program includes more than 900,000 acres of land leased to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for seasonal public hunting and fishing opportunities. Most properties are open seasonally for hunting and fishing ONLY, unless specifically authorized for wildlife viewing. STLs are typically open from Sept. 1 through the end of February, unless noted otherwise and are closed to public access all other times of the year. A valid hunting or fishing license​ is required to access State Trust Lands in this program, and unauthorized use or activity on these lands may be subject to enforcement from CPW or local authorities.

From Las Animas, head N on Hwy. 50. Cross Hwy. 50 bridge over Arkansas River, then take Hwy. 194 exit. Travel 0.5 miles W on Hwy. 194, then turn N onto CR 10.5. Travel N for 0.5 miles, then turn W onto CR HH.5 and travel 0.5 miles W. Turn N onto CR 10, then travel N for approx. 6 miles until you reach S border of STL.

60323 acres.

4108 ft - 1252 m

125
Coyote, Deer, Pronghorn, Rabbit, Waterfowl
Warm Water

a. Islands closed May 15 - Aug. 31 on Adobe Creek Reservoir.
b. Foot access only, through designated parking areas only.
c. Camping permitted as posted.

OPEN: Year round for fishing; Sept. 1 - end of Feb. for hunting.

60323 acres.

4108 ft - 1252 m

125
Coyote, Deer, Pronghorn, Rabbit, Waterfowl
Warm Water

a. Islands closed May 15 - Aug. 31 on Adobe Creek Reservoir.
b. Foot access only, through designated parking areas only.
c. Camping permitted as posted.

OPEN: Year round for fishing; Sept. 1 - end of Feb. for hunting.

Pack it out.

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Leave No Trace

When visiting state lands, remember to practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Travel and park on durable surfaces, including established parking spots and campsites, and stay on areas of rock, gravel, and dry grasses or snow. Remember to pack out what you packed in. When shooting is permitted on a property, pick up your spent shells, target remnants, clays and carry our trash or anything else you brought with you.