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Left Hand Reservoir - IPWA
The reservoir in Indian Peaks Wilderness has a small population of splake with brook trout being most commonly caught. Located near Ward
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Left Hand Reservoir - IPWA on FishExplorer has 30 historic conditions reports, 2 historic water temperature updates, 17 historic status updates, 13 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 62 reports for Left Hand Reservoir - IPWA, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 12.18.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.16.22 | |
| Level: | 06.16.22 |
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Latest Content
Are there any big fish yet ? (forum) 09.17.23 by cardo
Splake transplanted into Lefthand Reservoir (forum) 06.25.22 by MOJO
Fishing/Water level? (forum) 10.11.21 by Twilly73
Water level ? (forum) 09.25.20 by cardo
Annual Spring Hike to Lefthand Res (forum) 02.29.20 by MOJO
Master Angler Records
This lake has 1 record, including 1 bass. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
From Steve Schweitzer's & Michael Kruise's A Fly Fishing Guide To Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, flyfishthepeaks.com:
The shoreline is entirely accessible from an unmaintained footpa... Log in for additional details...
The shoreline is entirely accessible from an unmaintained footpa... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
No information recorded.
Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
But there is a short note about camping here or near here is available.
Boating
No boat ramps are recorded for this lake.
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Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
US Forest Service740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350
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FishExplorer Region: RMNP, IPWA, and JPWA
Directions
Boulder County, Roosevelt National Forest. From Ward, go north on Highway 72, 1/4 mile to Brainard L...Fees
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Left Hand Reservoir - IPWA Stocking Data
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- Since 2022 Left Hand Reservoir - IPWA has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 28,563 815 35.0 137,643 4.82
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 13 | 8/4/2023 | MOJO |
| 6 | 9/28/2021 | randog |
| 5 | 7/5/2015 | BAG |
| 4 | 12/18/2024 | xavierk31 |
| 4 | 7/24/2011 | CUclimber |
| 3 | 10/11/2021 | Twilly73 |
| 3 | 7/5/2020 | bobcats92 |
| 3 | 9/22/2020 | Troutbisquits |
| 3 | 9/25/2013 | MooseDancer |
| 2 | 8/20/2015 | doozy |