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Butts Lake
Butts Lake on the Grand Mesa in Grand Mesa National Forest is a hike-in lake that gives the opportunity for the angler to catch cutthroat trout in a beautiful setting. Located near Cedaredge
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Butts Lake on FishExplorer has 1 historic conditions report, 9 historic status updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 10 reports for Butts Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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Conditions Report
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Master Angler Records
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General Details
If hiking is a desired activity in addition to fishing, the Crag Crest National Recreational Trail towers above Butts Lake. This trail is a 6.4 mile hike between the two trailheads on the east and we... Log in for additional details...
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Camping
No campsites are recorded for this lake.
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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: Southwest
Directions
From Cedaredge, travel north on Highway 65 for 6 miles and turn right [east] onto Forest Road 121. ...Fees
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Butts Lake Stocking Data
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- Since 2023 Butts Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,000 1 1,666.7 1,260 1.26 - Since 2018 Butts Lake has had 4 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 6,500 13 515.9 11,068 1.70 - Since 2019 Butts Lake has had 1 stocking event for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 2,000 4 571.4 3,413 1.71
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 7 | 11/5/2024 | MAC ATTACK |
| 2 | 3/1/2017 | opencage |
| 1 | 12/18/2019 | micah |