WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 07.18.25

ITS HIGH PEAK SEASON JULY IN FULL SWING AND THE BITE IS HOT

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HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 6:00 SATURDAY 7:00AM -7:00PM SUNDAY 7:00AM - 6:00PM

ARCHERY RANGE UNDER CONTRUCTION: CPW is installing an archery range near Rocky Flats. Looks to be a very big project and should be done this Summer. Very exciting indeed. First phase almost done.

If you have a boat Lead Core Trolling rigs catch fish here at the Mile plain and simple. Let us show you how. We have them set up and ready to fish with leader. Buy one this weekend and get a free Needlefish to start you off.

If you have a downrigger action has been hot if you have a boat and no downrigger you might want to consider one

PARK OPEN 24/7/365

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Some regular afternoon rain showers have made things nice an green. NO FIRE BAN. All Park facilities are open. Witchers Cove boat ramp open on weekends

WATER FLOW: 184 CFS IN 204 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 64-5

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

TROUT: VERY GOOD: Action has been very good from shore and boat. Yesterday saw lots of shoreline anglers seeing great success throughout the day. Mostly on bait like nightcrawler/mallow and Power and Firebait Night fishing has been stellar. Boaters seeing lots of action on the troll or drifting bait. Jigging tubes has been a little slow of late but it depends on your color selection. Pick the right color and do well but that’s the trick. Tas Devils and a variety of offerings doing well on the troll. Stop in for latest info.

SALMON: FAIR TO POOR: The same situation. Right place right time. Have not seen anyone really score big numbers but for those that put in the time two or three are possible. Best action has been straight out from Marina in 60 feet of water.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR TO GOOD: Action up and down with wind being your friend shore or boat. Calm conditions makes it very difficult. Big sticks like Rapala Husky Jerks doing well. Big spoons also landing a few. Size has been 24 to 28 inches in general with occasionally bigger ones being landed up to 36 plus inches.

ROAD: FAIR TO POOR: CR90 from Lake George to just past 92 is washboard in most areas. It smooths out quite a bit from 92 to the lake. From the Park to Spinney was pretty decent but has gone to washboard. This will be an ongoing problem as The Park County BOCC struggles with years of ignoring the issue and blaming their wo is us on everyone but themselves. They have failed the community in their short sighted crying about too many miles and not enough money issue for decades. Funding is currently the problem and all mechanisms to raise money must be pursued.

PIC # 4: MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Get a topo map. They say information is gold. It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. WE ARE HERE FISHING EVERYDAY AND CAN PUT YOU ON THE FISH. Spinney Maps are officially unavailable and no longer in production. You can probably find them other places but we are out. Plenty of Eleven Mile in stock get yours with all the hot spots marked up today. Information is gold for catching

PIC # 1: He was determined to catch a salmon. Rented a Lund took his Ford Fenders out and got three. One big and a couple smaller. He was very happy.

PIC # 2: Hayden came in for some advice and location. We set him up with the Eleven Mile Nightcrawler sandwich and pointed out a good spot here at the North Shore. He was so excited to catch this fish on what he bought and where we sent him. Catching memories at the Mile !! pic courtesy Haydens dad.

PIC # 3: This HippaPottaMoose was seen swimming around East Bay. Pic courtesy D. Winslow

PIC # 4: New Archery range taking shape.

PIC # 5 & 6: In addition to a great tackle selection our store has a lot of great stuff. We just started carrying some awesome fresh frozen beef products from Ranch Foods out of Colorado Springs. Currently we have two types of gourmet burgers that are two pack 1/2 pound each. Ranch Foods Classic beef patty and a super delicious Bacon cheddar burger in addition to Wagyu sirloin steaks. THAT BACON CHEESE BURGER IS TO DIE FOR! SO IF YOU ARE CAMPING OUT FORGOT THE BURGERS OR A STEAK FOR YOU TRIP STOP IN FOR THE BEST

SEND US YOUR PICS: Catching Memories. See your smiling face on the Weekly Report. Win a $50.00 gift card for the pic of the month posted on this report. Winner based on Marina staff selection. May winner to be announce next week. Stay tuned.

CALL TO ACTION ROAD REPORT CALL TO ACTION DON’T STOP WE NEED TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON

COMPLAINING TO THE COUNTY NEEDS TO CONTINUE UNABATED. THE STATE NEEDS TO HEAR A CONSTANT DRUMBEAT AS THE GOVENOR OBVIOUSLY COULD CARE LESS. DNR IS AS CLOSE AS WE CAN GET TO THE GOVENORS EAR

The 4th of July the 5th and 6th saw one of the most horrendous effects of bad planning on the part of Park County. With the road being freshly graded and dry conditions with out any kind of plan for dust mitigation the road from the 11 Mile Village, Eleven Mile Lake Sites, General Store and Park was a cloud of toxic dust for the whole weekend as hundreds of vehicles came and went. An avalanche of complaints appears to have sparked action as the road from here to at least the Black Tree Resort has been worked on again. This time it looks as though they did a much better job then before the holiday but dust mitigation on weekends should be done. It’s a Public Health Issue!

Not much has changed on the long term planning. Like none. This road needs to be paved. How do we get there? Will be meeting with the County Manager today to discuss a plan of attack that will be collaborative in nature. The complaints made by many of you were heard loud and clear. Action is what is needed and hopefully we are beginning that process.

CALL TO ACTION

NEXT: Dan Gibbs, Executive Director CO Department Of Natural Resources. Closest to the Governor that we can get. Lets let him know how we feel. CPW is directed by DNR ACT NOW THANK YOU

dan.gibbs@state.co.us 303-866-3311 DAN.GIBBS@STATE.CO.US 303-866-3311

Two of the Premier State Parks that Colorado brags so much about, Eleven Mile and Spinney almost not accessible. The County says the State this The State says the County that. For decades the problem has existed. And the Feds are running a clear cut logging operation in the National Forest running heavy equipment up and down the road. Who pays for that damage. Why should the County? The CPW road money recently made a available to local County’s with roads through Parks is a joke and the County is broke not a joke. The available funds are minuscule compared to the problem. A collaborative effort is required. No more pointing fingers.

When you do complain its always best to be courteous. My grandfather always said “you catch more flies with honey than vinegar”. Some of the messages left with the County are inappropriate. We know you are angry but be respectful and professional when lodging your complaints

SPECIAL NOTE: 11 Mile Marina is located at the North Shore in Eleven Mile State Park, Lake George Colorado. A CPW Park Pass is required on all vehicles entering the Park. Any fees for Guide/Outfitter/Rental services do not include Park fees, CO fishing license or gratuities.

The WEEKLY FISHING REPORT is produced by fishermen for fishermen. We try to get it done every Thursday but some times fishing or life gets in the way. So if its not there on Thursday morning it will show up by Friday. We appreciate all the support and acknowledge that many of you won't miss a week but every now and then we might. CLICK SUPPORT THE REPORT TO HELP OUT Be Safe. Fish On!

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