Lake/Pond/Reservoir

Location: Shaw Lake

Elevation: 9850

Commonly Caught Species: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout

Stocked?: Yes

Suggested Bait: Any type

Restrictions: Must have Colorado Fishing License to fish.

Seasonal Accessibility: Late Spring/Summer/Fall

Access: Car (4x4 not required)

Driving Directions: Directions from South Fork, Colorado: Travel west on U.S. Highway 160 10 miles to Forest Road # 410. Take FR # 410 west for 1.4 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rd. 410). Bear right onto Rd. 430 and go 2 miles into the Shaw Lake boat ramp.

Hiking Directions: A trail circles the lake shoreline; it is 1.1 miles long.

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Forest Service Info:: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=29188&actid=42

20 acres of water. Facilities include boat ramp, restrooms, and handicap accessible. Small lake only suitable for row boats or boats with small trolling motors.