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Local favourite lake · Routt, Colorado

Fish Hawk Lake

Fish Hawk Lake is a lake in Routt, Colorado.

Fish Hawk Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Fish Hawk Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Fish Hawk Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.62830, -106.76831. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fish Hawk Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Fish Hawk Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Fish Hawk Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Fish Hawk Lake?

    Nearby: Buffalo Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Mount Zirkel Wilderness (sanctuary, 20 km), Fish Creek Falls (waterfall, 20 km), Elk Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Yampa River Botanic Park (park, 23 km), Mount Werner (viewpoint, 24 km).