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Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area
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Because the two reservoirs in Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area provide drinking water to the residents of Grand Junction, public use is a sensitive issue, to say the least. These two secluded reservoirs lie behind two tall dams that plug up a deep gulch just above the Plateau Creek. Largemouth bass and bluegills are the best fish to catch here. This is a catch and release area.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area.

Best Time To Visit: Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area is open year-round.

Fees: There are no fees to enter this area, but hunting/fishing permits will require a fee.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Users of wildlife areas are reminded to check current hunting, fishing, and land use regulations when planning to use an area for any purpose.

Public use of these two reservoirs is a sensitive issue. Obey all rules and leave no trash behind. These reservoirs supply drinking water to Grand Junction.
Camping, fire, and hunting are prohibited.
Artificial flies and lures only.
All fish must be returned to the water immediately!
Boating, floating, swimming, and wading prohibited.
Ice fishing and all public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited.
ATV's, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, and all motorized and non motorized vehicles prohibited.
All pets are prohibited.

Directions: To reach Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area from Grand Junction, travel 20 miles east on Interstate 70 to State Highway 65 (Exit 49), then eight miles east (right) to State Highway 330, then about two miles left (east) to the parking area on the left.

Address
Denver Service Center
6060 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80216
Phone
General: (303) 291-7227
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