Jefferson Lake
Jefferson Lake in Pike National Forest is known for good numbers of Lake Trout (Mackinaw) and rainbow trout, with a small population of browns, cuts and brookies. Located near Fairplay
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Jefferson Lake on FishExplorer has 418 historic conditions reports, 129 historic water temperature updates, 156 historic status updates, 182 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 885 reports for Jefferson Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 12.04.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.10.25 | |
| Level: | 06.14.25 |
Conditions Report
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Jefferson Lake
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Jefferson Lake snow (forum) 01.30.25 by rgwaldron
Jefferson Lake (forum) 12.19.24 by rgwaldron
Is the gate open? (forum) 06.10.24 by Doc
Riding conditions (forum) 01.21.24 by Dgil1972
Road conditions (forum) 06.11.22 by Troutfool
Master Angler Records
This lake has 8 records, including 8 salmonid. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Jefferson Lake, situated in a steep valley in Pike National Forest among 12,000-foot peaks, is a picturesque body of water that produces good numbers of lake trout and rainbow trout.
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Camping
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Managing Agency
US Forest Service740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350
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Directions
From Jefferson head west on Co Rd 35. Turn right on Co Rd 37 and head north towards lake about 5 mi...Fees
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Jefferson Lake Stocking Data
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- Since 2005 Jefferson Lake has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 203,582 971 209.8 503,889 2.48
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 67 | 6/10/2025 | dasflikken |
| 48 | 12/4/2024 | Kenny Rukspin |
| 31 | 7/27/2016 | esoxrocks |
| 25 | 9/27/2024 | The Cat001 |
| 22 | 10/26/2013 | LIKABOSS |
| 21 | 12/2/2009 | clint walker |
| 20 | 12/22/2013 | CO_Native |
| 16 | 6/19/2024 | Dgil1972 |
| 15 | 2/20/2022 | KayakerFishfinder |
| 14 | 11/20/2015 | Flyrodn |