Emerald
Lake Trail
Emerald Lake is 248 feet deep with 280 surface
acres and 12.0 miles of shoreline. The lake is the third
largest natural lake in Colorado and only accessible by foot
and horseback. The unique Cutthroat Rainbow Trout hybrid
exists in the lake. This is one of the few self-sustaining
rainbow populations found in Colorado. |
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280 Acres |
Trail
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528 |
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Heavy |
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Fishing is prohibited
in the inlet of Big Emerald Lake and the inlet stream (Lake
Creek) for 1/2 mile above Big Emerald Lake from Jan. 1 through
July 15. Fishing in Little Emerald and Big Emerald Lake is
restricted to the use of artificial flies or artificial lures
only. Bait fishing is prohibited. The bag, possession, and
size limit for trout is 2 fish, 14 inches or less in length. |
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Little Emerald Lake and Lake Creek
are also a part of the Emerald Lakes system. They also contain
the cutthroat-rainbow trout hybrids and the special fishing
regulations apply.
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| Directions
from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel only by foot or
horseback 8.0 miles up the Pine River Trail. Trailhead is
located in Pine River Campground which can be reached by
traveling 25 miles north on County Road 501. |
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Seasonal
Information:
Normally Accessible: Late Spring through Mid-Fall. |
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