Carey Lake
Description:
Carey
Lake is located in the Rawah Wilderness at an elevation of 11,043 feet. The
lake contains cutthroat trout. All of the shore is accessible for fishing.
Camping is permitted in the area around the lake. Open campfires are not permitted
in the alpine closure zone.
Features:
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Area: |
5.4 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.4 miles |
| Elevation: |
11,043 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
21 feet |
| Fish species: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
| Fishing period: |
July - October |
Vicinity Map
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Directions:
Carey
Lake is located in the Rawah Wilderness and can be reached via the West Branch
Trail. Take Highway 287 north from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on Highway
287 to Highway 14. Travel west on 14 for 50 miles to the Laramie River Road.
Turn right and travel 6.5 miles to the West Branch Trailhead. The trailhead
is on the left side of the road.
Hike
about 7.1 miles to the end of the West Branch Trail. Carey Lake is just northwest
of the end of the trail.
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