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Haviland Lake Fishing
A 65-acre Colorado lake in La Plata County at 8,110 feet.
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Arriving at Haviland Lake: what it is like
About 65 acres of lake water make up Haviland Lake, which lies in La Plata County. The water lies at about 8,110 feet of elevation. CPW lists Haviland Lake SWA as the managing property. Rico lies about 16 miles from the mapped point of the lake. The Southwest Region of CPW covers it.
CPW lists brook trout, rainbow trout and trout for it. The ramp layer shows 1 boat ramp. For boats, CPW lists Electric. Expect easy access and high pressure, by CPW notes. The atlas entry shows ice fishing listed as limited.
65acres
8,110feet elevation
1boat ramps
3species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Species swimming in Haviland Lake
The roster for Haviland Lake joins the CPW species field with record catches and stocking.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Where trailers back in at Haviland Lake
- Haviland Lake SWAboat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
Shore access around Haviland Lake
- Haviland Lake fishing access near Rico, Haviland Lake SWA 2accessible fishing area
- Haviland Lake fishing access near Rico, Haviland Lake SWAaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout and sub-catchables, 8,110 ft
- Haviland Lake fishing access near Rico, Haviland Lake SWA 3fishing access
Ramps a short tow from Haviland Lake
- Vallecito Reservoir boat rampVallecito Reservoir, 17 miles southeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Water supply
The latest reading at Haviland Lake
505 acre-feetstorage, Haviland Lake Reservoir
Co. Division of Water Resources storage telemetry for Haviland Lake Reservoir (station HAVRESCO), recorded October 25, 2026; retrieved October 25, 2026. Provisional data from CDSS.
Storage at Haviland Lake swings with snowmelt and water calls; check it before towing a boat.
Limits
The keep-or-release rules at Haviland Lake
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
On the CPW drainage map, Haviland Lake lies west of the Continental Divide. Possession equals what you hold in the field, in camp and at home; at Haviland Lake the chart sets it.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Stocking
When CPW stocked Haviland Lake
The stocking report names Haviland Lake 11 listings, latest June 19, 2026.
4listings in 2026
4listings in 2025
3listings in 2024
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| May 29, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| May 15, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| April 17, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| November 7, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| October 10, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| June 26, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| June 20, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| May 24, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| May 17, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| May 10, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Compare
Haviland Lake and the reservoirs around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haviland Lake | 65 | 8,110 | 1 | yes | |
| Henderson Lake | 5 miles east | 12 | 9,948 | 0 | yes |
| Lemon Reservoir | 12 miles southeast | 641 | 8,129 | 0 | |
| Andrews Lake | 14 miles northeast | 13 | 10,749 | 0 | yes |
| Molas Lake Big | 16 miles northeast | 23 | 10,516 | 0 | yes |
| Vallecito Reservoir | 17 miles southeast | 2,472 | 7,669 | 1 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Neighbors of Haviland Lake
Colorado lakes in the Haviland Lake neighborhood
- Henderson Lake5 miles east
- Lemon Reservoir12 miles southeast
- Andrews Lake14 miles northeast
- Molas Lake Big16 miles northeast
- Vallecito Reservoir17 miles southeast
Fly shops and bait stores around Haviland Lake
- Duranglersfly shop, La Plata, 18 miles
- San Juan Anglersfly shop, Durango, 18 miles
- San Juan Anglerfly shop, Durango, 19 miles
- Telluride Anglerfly shop, San Miguel, 28 miles
- Telluride Flyfishersbait and tackle shop, Telluride, 29 miles
Paid guides within reach of Haviland Lake
- Duranglers, Inc.fishing guide, Durango
- Fish and Fungi LLCfishing guide, Ignacio
- Fisher Guide Servicefishing guide, Bayfield
- Cole Glenn Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Durango
- Durango Fly Fishing LLC.fly fishing guide, Durango, (970) 799-5246
- Heads Up Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Ignacio, (970) 984-8433
Communities within reach of Haviland Lake
- Durango19 miles
- Bayfield24 miles
- Mountain Village28 miles
Haviland Lake and the counties around it
- La Plata Countyseat: Durango
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Answers
Haviland Lake, question by question
How do I find Haviland Lake on a Colorado map?
Head for La Plata County, CPW Southwest Region, about 16 miles from Rico.
How large a reservoir or lake is Haviland Lake?
Some 65 acres, at about 8,110 feet.
Where does CPW map a ramp at Haviland Lake?
CPW maps 1 boat ramp, among them Haviland Lake SWA.
What is on the fish list at Haviland Lake?
brook trout, rainbow trout and trout, by CPW sources.
What may I take home from Haviland Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Which CPW license do I buy for Haviland Lake?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Is Haviland Lake on the trout stocking report?
11 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (4 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024); latest June 19, 2026.
Which tackle counter on our Colorado list is nearest Haviland Lake?
Duranglers sits about 18 miles from the water.
How full is Haviland Lake by the latest storage telemetry?
Readings come from Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry.
Is Haviland Lake worth hauling an auger to in winter?
Atlas entry: ice fishing listed as limited. Judge the ice in person.
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