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Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Jefferson Lake Fishing Site
This area sits at the terminus of the Jefferson Lake Road and is part of the whole Jefferson Lake Recreation Area that includes three campgrounds and two picnic areas. The picnic area has 35 picnic sites along the lake shore. The picnic area is at an elevation of approximately 10,000 feet. There is a $5 day use fee for the whole recreation area. The lake is only open to non-motorized boats.
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Jefferson Lake Fishing Site
Sun & Moon
12:58 PM
Sunrise
6:55 PM
Solar Noon
12:51 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:34 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:15 AM
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Waning Gibbous
91% illuminated
Live11h 52m of daylight
Jefferson Lake Fishing Site
Season
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LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Jefferson Lake Fishing Site
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
West Jefferson
hard · 10.46 mi · 1763 ft gain
Jefferson Lake Loop
easy · 1.9 mi · 47 ft gain
Michigan Creek
moderate · 4.42 mi · 705 ft gain
Gibson Lake
moderate · 4.94 mi · 1150 ft gain
French Pass
hard · 6.7 mi · 1799 ft gain
Missouri Gulch
moderate · 3.42 mi · 396 ft gain
French Gulch
moderate · 3.99 mi · 1285 ft gain
Great Flume
hard · 7.96 mi · 87 ft gain
Things to Do
West Jefferson
hiking · West Jefferson
Jefferson Lake Loop
hiking · Jefferson Lake Loop
Jefferson Creek Campground
Jefferson Creek Campground
Jefferson Creek Campground
camp_site · Jefferson Creek Campground
Aspen Campground
Aspen Campground
Aspen Campground
camp_site · Aspen Campground
Michigan Creek
hiking · Michigan Creek
Lodgepole Campground
camp_site · Lodgepole Campground
Campgrounds & Shelters
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