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Kerr Lake Fishing
A 38-acre Colorado lake in Conejos County at 11,382 feet.
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Conejos County
Kerr Lake: setting, size and how to reach it
Kerr Lake spreads over roughly 38 acres of Conejos County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 11,382 feet above sea level. Rio Grande National Forest manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Gerrard, near 20 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southwest Region water.
CPW records native cutthroat trout in this water. The boating entry reads Motor boats (gasoline). CPW calls access medium; pressure runs medium. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as no.
38acres
11,382feet elevation
0boat ramps
1species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Fish CPW lists for Kerr Lake
Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Kerr Lake.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Launching a boat at Kerr Lake
CPW maps no boat ramp right on Kerr Lake; the nearest ones follow.
Atlas fishing locations at Kerr Lake
- Kerr Lake fishing access near Gerrardmedium access, stocked: sub-catchables, 11,382 ft
When the Kerr Lake ramp is crowded
- Trujillo Meadows SWA on La Jara ReservoirLa Jara Reservoir, 13 miles southeast
- Alberta Park Reservoir SWAAlberta Park Reservoir, 15 miles west
- Beaver Creek Reservoir SWABeaver Creek Reservoir, 16 miles northwest
- Big Meadows Reservoir SWABig Meadows Reservoir, 19 miles northwest
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Harvest rules for Kerr 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 |
| 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 | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Kerr Lake sits east of the Continental Divide. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Kerr Lake.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Compare
How Kerr Lake measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr Lake | 38 | 11,382 | 0 | ||
| Mix Lake | 3 miles southwest | 15 | 10,062 | 0 | yes |
| Platoro Reservoir | 5 miles southwest | 751 | 9,975 | 0 | yes |
| Poage Lake | 11 miles northwest | 27 | 11,063 | 0 | |
| La Jara Reservoir | 12 miles southeast | 721 | 9,703 | 1 | |
| Alberta Park Reservoir | 15 miles west | 39 | 10,188 | 1 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
The ground surrounding Kerr Lake
Other reservoirs within a drive of Kerr Lake
- Mix Lake3 miles southwest
- Platoro Reservoir5 miles southwest
- Poage Lake11 miles northwest
- La Jara Reservoir12 miles southeast
- Alberta Park Reservoir15 miles west
Where to buy line and lures near Kerr Lake
- PJ's Fine Bamboo Rodsbait and tackle shop, Pagosa Springs, 28 miles
- Let IT Flybait and tackle shop, Pagosa Springs, 29 miles
Outfitters who fish Kerr Lake
- Conejos River Anglers, LLCfishing guide, Conejos River, Antonito
- Fish Creek Outfitting LLCfishing guide, Pagosa Springs
- Jackalope Anglersfishing guide, Del Norte
- Kaufman Team LLC DBA Williams Creek Anglerfishing guide, Pagosa Springs
- Wolf Creek Anglersfishing guide, South Fork, (719) 873-1414
Beds and gas close to Kerr Lake
- Del Norte22 miles
- Monte Vista24 miles
- Pagosa Springs28 miles
County guides that cover Kerr Lake
- Conejos Countyseat: Conejos
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In photos
Reservoirs and creeks near Kerr Lake in photos
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Answers
Before you drive to Kerr Lake, read these
Where in Colorado is Kerr Lake?
CPW maps it in Conejos County, CPW Southwest Region, about 20 miles from Gerrard.
How many acres does Kerr Lake cover on CPW maps?
Close to 38 acres by the CPW outline, at about 11,382 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Kerr Lake?
CPW maps none here; try a neighbor.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Kerr Lake?
CPW lists native cutthroat trout.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Kerr Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Kerr Lake on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Kerr Lake for trout?
Not on the stocking report in recent years.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Kerr Lake?
Closest on our list: PJ's Fine Bamboo Rods, 28 miles.
Can I drill holes at Kerr Lake?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as no; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Kerr Lake an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.