Sands Lake SWA
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Sands Lake SWA on FishExplorer has 11 historic conditions reports, 7 historic water temperature updates, 21 historic status updates, 19 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 58 reports for Sands Lake SWA, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 04.24.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 01.31.20 | |
| Level: | 04.24.25 |
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Master Angler Records
This lake has 4 records, including 4 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
County: Chaffee
Region: Southeast
Location: GMU 56:
From Salida, go 1/2 mile northwest on HWY 291. SWA is Northeast of highway
Elevation: min. 7,038 ft - max 7,065 ft
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Region: Southeast
Location: GMU 56:
From Salida, go 1/2 mile northwest on HWY 291. SWA is Northeast of highway
Elevation: min. 7,038 ft - max 7,065 ft
Acreage: Ap... Log in for additional details...
Regs/Info
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- fishing regulations
- ice fishing regulations
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.
We have a short note about boating here available.
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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FishExplorer Region: Mountains South
Directions
From Salida, go 1/2 mile northwest on HWY 291. SWA is east of highway. From BV / Johnson's Village h...Fees
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Sands Lake SWA Stocking Data
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- Since 2014 Sands Lake SWA has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 11,066 5 2,128.1 11,517 1.04 - Since 2015 Sands Lake SWA has had 2 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,202 550 2.2 12,572 10.46 - Since 2021 Sands Lake SWA has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 3,001 8 354.3 5,757 1.92 - Since 2014 Sands Lake SWA has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 3,763 260 14.5 21,910 5.82
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 41 | 4/24/2025 | daj2783 |
| 9 | 1/7/2023 | malty falcon |
| 3 | 5/19/2013 | alanlf5280 |
| 3 | 2/7/2015 | fishhooker |
| 2 | 9/21/2017 | Smelly |