RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Water Resource Specialist David Graf shared a virtual presentation last Wednesday with White River Alliance members about the potential to expand Lake Avery by approximately 2500-5000 acre feet. He outlined several stages required for implementing such an expansion including a feasibility study, navigating various[Read More…]
Tag: Lake Avery
The family that fishes together …
The Whites practiced social distancing while enjoying family fishing time at Lake Avery in lieu of having a birthday party with friends. The fish were biting hard and no one left disappointed. It is the spawning season for rainbow trout and they are ready to strike. Tiffany Jehorek Photos
WINTER FUN …
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosted Family Ice Fishing Day on Jan. 11 at Lake Avery. The fish were biting well, with several participants catching multiple fish. Ninety-six people participated in the event, which featured lunch served by the Lions Club[Read More…]
Gone fishin’
The weather was ideal last weekend for the annual Family Ice Fishing Day at Lake Avery hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. PATTI HOKE PHOTO
Family Ice Fishing Day Saturday, Jan. 5
MEEKER | Bundle up, grab your fishing rod, and join ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff (CPW) for a day of ice fishing at Lake Avery on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CPW will be on hand to provide all of the[Read More…]
Lake Avery water release underway
RBC | Fish struggling with high temperatures and low water flow in the White River are getting a bit of reprieve. Last Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife began releasing cooler water from Lake Avery in an ongoing effort to keep coldwater fish in the river alive as tough, drought conditions[Read More…]
Possible Lake Avery water releases for fish and river habitat habit
MEEKER | As they did in 2012, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is considering releasing some of its water right holdings in Lake Avery to provide some “fish saving” relief to the White River. At a meeting in Meeker July 9, CPW discussed the release possibilities with healthy river/healthy fish advocates[Read More…]
Q&A about possible Lake Avery water release
MEEKER | Due to low flows, dry conditions and extreme heat, water temperatures in the White River are nearing dangerous levels for cold-water fish. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are encouraging anglers to fish in the early morning, when water temperatures are cooler and less stressful to fish. To help[Read More…]
Youth fishing day June 9
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The annual Youth Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 9 at its new location, Lake Avery. This event is free and open to all youth 18 years and under, no pre-registration is required. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in partnership with[Read More…]
Gone Fishin’ …
Family Ice Fishing Day postponed
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
Eclipse …
