05-01-2007, 02:54 PM
There is water access all around the lake, Jay. You park up by the dam and then walk around the lake, but there is a good trail and it's easy to get to the water. People who walked farther up the north shoreline toward the inlet did better than we did I think.
Until June 1st the lakes are only open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Get there early as the parking lot fills up fast.
I haven't been able to access the Colorado Springs website for the regulatrions, but this is what a friend emailed me that he had archived:
CATAMOUNT BOATING & FISHING INFORMATION
* Boats must be brought to the area on car top carriers or in the back of pick-up trucks. Trailers are prohibited on the Pikes Peak Highway. State boating regulations apply.
* Boats must be carried from the parking areas to the boat entry points. Vehicle access to boat entry points is not available.
* Boats must be propelled by oars, paddles or electric motors. Gas engines are prohibited.
* All boaters must wear coast Guard approved personal floatation devises.
* Belly boats may be used.
* All areas require a Colorado fishing license for those ages 16 or older. Children under the age of 16 may take one half of the daily bag and possession limit without a valid Colorado fishing license.
* The bag and possession limit for trout is four fish, no more than two of which may be a lake trout.
* Bait can be used at Crystal Creek and South Catamount reservoirs. North Catamount is restricted to artificial flies and lures only.
* For more information, contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife at (719) 473-2945.
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Until June 1st the lakes are only open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Get there early as the parking lot fills up fast.
I haven't been able to access the Colorado Springs website for the regulatrions, but this is what a friend emailed me that he had archived:
CATAMOUNT BOATING & FISHING INFORMATION
* Boats must be brought to the area on car top carriers or in the back of pick-up trucks. Trailers are prohibited on the Pikes Peak Highway. State boating regulations apply.
* Boats must be carried from the parking areas to the boat entry points. Vehicle access to boat entry points is not available.
* Boats must be propelled by oars, paddles or electric motors. Gas engines are prohibited.
* All boaters must wear coast Guard approved personal floatation devises.
* Belly boats may be used.
* All areas require a Colorado fishing license for those ages 16 or older. Children under the age of 16 may take one half of the daily bag and possession limit without a valid Colorado fishing license.
* The bag and possession limit for trout is four fish, no more than two of which may be a lake trout.
* Bait can be used at Crystal Creek and South Catamount reservoirs. North Catamount is restricted to artificial flies and lures only.
* For more information, contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife at (719) 473-2945.
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