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1. Are trolling motors allowed on Monument Lake?

Electric trolling motors are OK. However, we do not allow any other type of motors on the lake.

2. How large is the lake?

When the lake is full it is roughly 304.8 acre feet with a surface area of 30.7 acres.

3. Is swimming allowed within Monument Lake?

There is no swimming allowed in Monument Lake.

4. Is fishing allowed within Monument Lake?

Fishing is permitted with a valid Colorado fishing license.

5. What type of fish are in Monument Lake?

We have rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, cutbow trout (a hybrid of cutthroat and rainbow), catfish, perch, blue gill, pike and small mouth bass. There also might be large-mouth bass. For the stocking schedule, call the Department of Wildlife.

6. How much and often does the depth of the lake change?

The level of Monument Lake is checked daily by the Town's Water Department, the changes in depth are hardly noticeable and monitored very closely. On an average day, the depth of Monument lake fluctuates by a 100th-200th of a foot, the change is not fast or noticeable. 

On the extreme side, such as a very dry year, Monument Lake might fluctuate by a foot to a foot and a half over the summer.