Swimming is permitted in the lake all summer
, though the water is usually most pleasant in July and August. Guests are welcome to bring floats, noodles and pool toys.
Who owns Wellington Lake?
About — Castle Mountain Recreation at Wellington Lake. Wellington Lake is a privately-owned reservoir which is open to the public for camping and day use. The Lake is owned by
Wellington Reservoir Company
and managed by a General Manager and Board of Directors.
Is there a fire ban at Wellington Lake?
Fire Bans.
Wellington Lake is subject to all Fire Restrictions put in place by Jefferson County
. In a stage 1 fire ban, campfires are still allowed as this is a designated recreation area. In stage 2 fire restrictions, campfires and charcoal grills are prohibited.
Is there cell service at Wellington Lake?
Cell phone service is very limited at the lake
and there is no wifi. While some guests may have a few bars of service, many people have no service at all. Driving about 3 miles north towards Bailey will give most people enough service to send texts or make calls, but to check emails, you may need to drive to Bailey.
Can you boat on Wellington Lake?
Watercraft Regulations:
All watercraft must be hand-launched
. This means that you must be able to lift your vessel out of your vehicle and place it in the water in order to use it on Wellington Lake. We do not allow boat trailers to back into the water. Electric trolling motors are allowed.
Are dogs allowed at Wellington Lake?
Wellington Lake is about to become your dog's favorite place!
We are very pet friendly and allow pets to swim, play, hike, frolic, explore, and relax
. Dogs must be kept under control at all times and are not permitted to wander into areas reserved by other guests.
What city is Wellington Lake in?
In Jefferson County, Wellington Lake is a privately owned, picturesque reservoir that sits at 8,015 feet in elevation near
Deckers, Colorado
. The lake is dammed and has a total surface area of about 167 acres.
What kind of fish are in Wellington Lake?
Wellington Lake is a 167 acre trophy fishery. The lake is stocked twice a year and contains
Rainbow, Cutbow, Brown, Brook, Tiger and Palomino Trout
. Anglers are welcome to fish year round, including joining us in the winter for ice fishing season.
What fish are in lake Wellington Vic?
Common bream
Is Jefferson lake open for fishing?
| Operational Hours: The gate to Jefferson Lake is closed for the season. | Closest Towns: Jefferson, CO | Operated By: Concessionaire | Information Center: South Park Ranger District 719 836-2031 |
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Where is Wellington reservoir?
Wellington Upground Reservoir is located
just outside of the Village of Wellington in Lorain County
. The public boat launch and parking lot is at the south of the reservoir accessible from Jones Road, west of the State Route 58 intersection.
How deep is Wellington?
Volume of the Lake is 414 GL, surface area 148 km2 and average depth
2.8 m
(Figure 1). There is a long history of concern about the salinity regime of Lake Wellington.
Are there palomino trout in Colorado?
A Palomino Trout (also known as a ‘Lightning' Trout in California) is
a pretty rare little gem here in Colorado
. We don't often see these guys, but when we do we make sure to remind them that they are rainbow trout with a genetic defect before we release them.
