Bonny Lake, Burlington Colorado - Bonny State Park and Bonny Lake are a virtual oasis along the Kansas border providing great fishing for pike, bass and panfish. Species in Bonny Lake: Carp, Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Pike, Tiger Muskie, Walleye, White Bass, Wiper
Bonny Reservoir located on the Kansas border provides some great warm water fishing. Bonny has a thriving population of walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, white bass and catfish. Tiger muskie has recently been introduced and we are eager to see if this species flourishes. Bonny is also a popular destination for recreation users and provides a swim beach, marina and allows water-skiing, jet skiing and windsurfing. The pike population is is at very low density. Bonny also yields freshwater drum.
CDOW 2009 Forecast:
The present water level at Bonny Reservoir is about 21 feet below normal. In spite of the low water, the fishery is doing fair with some species adapting to the lower water levels better than others. Fishing for wipers and white bass is anticipated to be poor as these two species appear to be impacted by low water levels. On the other hand, fishing for walleye and channel catfish should be fair to good. Anglers are encouraged to catch and retain all species while still complying with bag and possession limits, as the future of Bonny Reservoir is not looking good. Efforts in 2009 may include a salvage operation if conditions dictate. Please contact Colorado State Parks website for current boat launching conditions and recommendations.
Getting there: Take I-70 east to Byers, then east on U.S. 36 (approximately 108 miles) to Idalia. Continue east two miles on U.S. 36, then turn south on U.S. 385 to County Road 2. Go east on County Road 2 to the entrance. Fees: Colorado State Parks Pass Daily - $6 Annual - $60 Boating: All Boats Allowed. No restrictions
This campground has 87 sites and is located in the south portion of the park. Areas without natural shade have shade shelters over picnic tables. Electrical hookups are available at all campsites with both standard RV and household type 20, 30, 50 amp service. Coin operated showers and laundry facility are located at the camper services building. All facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Foster Grove# of Sites: 42 Fees: $18 (electrical) $14 (non-electrical)
This 42-site campground is located in the northwest section of Bonny Lake State Park. The nearest boat ramp, which is four miles from the site, is located in the North Cove Campground. Foster Grove Campground features a vault toilet, water, coin-operated showers in camper services building, and a RV sanitation dump station. Thirteen of the campsites are equipped with electric hookups and site 25 is accessible to persons with disabilities.
This 35-site campground offers sunny, sandy beaches for water-sports enthusiasts. This campground features vault toilets and water. Sites 4 through 13 are reserved for tents only and are well shaded. Price per night at East Beach is in addition to the park’s pass for each vehicle.
With a total of 26 sites only 50 yards from the shoreline this campground is popular among anglers. Vault toilets and water are available, and site 16 is accessible to persons with disabilities. North Cove Campground is five miles from the marina and fee is in addition to parks pass.
