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Kinney Lake SWA impacted by decreased water levels
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is conducting a repair project at Kinney Lake State Wildlife Area which will impact the water level and angling opportunities. Four feet of water must be drained from the lake to install a new outlet structure. Water levels could start decreasing as soon as this week. The lake will remain at the lower water level until the end of the year.
Hand-launched vessels will be allowed at Kinney Lake SWA, but visitors may have to walk through muddy conditions to reach the water. Shoreline fishing access and angling quality may be impacted. Overall fishery health should not be negatively impacted long-term. Spring trout stocking has been rerouted to nearby Hugo State Wildlife Area.
The outlet installation is the last step in a multi-year project to improve operations at Kinney Lake SWA. The structure will control water flow for the benefit of ducks, migratory birds, small game and big game wildlife species. Construction is expected to end by June 30.
Hand-launched vessels will be allowed at Kinney Lake SWA, but visitors may have to walk through muddy conditions to reach the water. Shoreline fishing access and angling quality may be impacted. Overall fishery health should not be negatively impacted long-term. Spring trout stocking has been rerouted to nearby Hugo State Wildlife Area.
The outlet installation is the last step in a multi-year project to improve operations at Kinney Lake SWA. The structure will control water flow for the benefit of ducks, migratory birds, small game and big game wildlife species. Construction is expected to end by June 30.
