Home Lake State Wildlife Area - Monte Vista, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member IJAdventures
N 37° 34.487 W 106° 05.714
13S E 403287 N 4159201
This 300 acre lake is great for fishing and wildlife viewing.
Waymark Code: WMF8KB
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member BarbershopDru
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Located adjacent to the Colorado State Veterans Center, Home Lake is a great place for fishing and wildlife viewing. Many species of birds frequent this lake including migrant warblers, flycatchers, vireos, grosbeaks, and the like. In winter, the lake and surrounding cottonwoods host both Golden and Bald Eagles.

Restrictions:

  • Open sunrise to sunset; no time restrictions for fishing or with night-hunting permit.
  • Float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind, electric motor only. Motorboats up to 10 hp allowed any time. Motorboats 10 hp or more allowed only 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sources: Colorado Division of Wildlife & Colorado Birding Trail

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 324 acres

Is there a trail system?: No

What points of interest are there?:
Clearwater lake with handicap accessible viewing/fishing platform


What activities are available?:
Fishing, boating (some restrictions), bird watching


Hours of accessibility?: Sunrise to sunset

List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Thin ice


Dogs Allowed?: Yes

Is a permit/fee required?: No

Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed

If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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