Lake Henry
Just east of Ordway, this shallow plains reservoir is a popular birding area that also offers excellent fishing for channel catfish and crappie. Located near Ordway
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Lake Henry on FishExplorer has 56 historic conditions reports, 36 historic water temperature updates, 43 historic status updates, 37 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 172 reports for Lake Henry, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 05.19.19 | |
| Water Tmp: | 05.19.19 | |
| Level: | 08.22.20 |
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Lake Henry Boat Ramps and Water Level (forum) 08.23.19 by FastLayne
Lake Henry (forum) 04.23.17 by Wreckstar
is there still a fish salvage going on? (forum) 06.09.13 by solobogeyman
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ (forum) 06.03.13 by Wattzz
Master Angler Records
This lake has 5 records, including 4 bass, 1 panfish. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Located two miles east of Ordway, Lake Henry is popular with birders. As the shallow reservoir, averaging six feet, attracts numerous bird species. The western shore is consider one of the best publi... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- ice fishing regulations
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Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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FishExplorer Region: Southeast
Directions
From Ordway, take Highway 96 east to Lane 22. Turn north, and travel 1 mile to the reservoir....Fees
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Lake Henry Stocking Data
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- Since 1999 Lake Henry has had 16 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 437,017 608 718.4 562,041 1.29 - Since 2009 Lake Henry has had 8 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 67,803 1,033 65.7 234,921 3.46 - Since 2021 Lake Henry has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 54,301 106 512.8 78,231 1.44 - Since 1995 Lake Henry has had 21 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 688,475 6,173 111.5 2,068,123 3.00 - Since 1995 Lake Henry has had 22 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 3,562,709 74 47,963.2 750,628 0.21 - Since 2015 Lake Henry has had 7 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 573,004 31 18,430.5 299,295 0.52 - Since 1995 Lake Henry has had 22 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 21,253,640 198 107,098.2 5,942,925 0.28 - Since 2006 Lake Henry has had 5 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 3,224,435 17 192,733.7 755,023 0.23
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Top Reporters
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| 87 | 6/24/2018 | fishhooker |
| 19 | 5/19/2019 | dizzel |
| 17 | 1/4/2023 | cookster |
| 5 | 4/29/2013 | Flyrodn |
| 5 | 5/28/2014 | Wattzz |
| 4 | 5/4/2012 | Seeds |
| 4 | 4/6/2013 | Girls In The Outdoors |
| 3 | 6/7/2010 | alexyakich |
| 3 | 5/25/2013 | OpusX |
| 3 | 6/24/2018 | njh |