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Wildlife viewing, fishing, and camping are some of the things available in West Lake State Wildlife Area. West Lake State Wildlife Refuge includes one of the small lakes that surround Red Feather Lakes. It is a put-and-take fishery that is stocked with 10 inch rainbow trout. Waterfowl can be spotted here and a Forest Service campground is available.

Facilities: A campground, restroom, and drinking water are available at West Lake State Wildlife Area.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit West Lake State Wildlife Area.

Best Time To Visit: West Lake State Wildlife Area is open year-round.

Fees: There are no fees to enter a State Wildlife Refuge. There are fees to obtain fishing and hunting licenses. Please contact the Denver office for further information.

Accessibility: This area has limited handicap accessibility.

Rules: Boating prohibited except craft propelled by hand or wind. Paintball shooting prohibited. Hunting is prohibited. Users of wildlife areas are reminded to check current hunting, fishing, and land use regulations when planning any type of recreational use in this State Wildlife Area.

Directions: To get to West Lake State Wildlife Area from Fort Collins, start out going north on south Sherwood Street toward west Oak Street. Turn left onto west Mountain Avenue. Turn right onto north Shields Street and County Road-17. Turn left onto CO-14/County Road-54G/US-287. Turn slight right. Stay straight to go onto CO-14/La Porte Bypass/US-287. Continue to follow US-287 north. Turn slight left onto County Road-74E/Redfeather Lakes Road. Go 1 mile east on Redfeather Lakes Road to the property.

Address
Fort Collins Service Center
317 W. Prospect
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
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General: (970) 472-4300
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