TEAL AND TIAGO LAKES

Directions:  

Travel southwest from Walden on Hwy. 14 to the town of Hebron.  Turn west at Hebron on County Road 24 and continue approx. 10 miles to the Grizzly Creek Campground.  Turn north on U.S. Forest Service Road 615 and continue north for 2 miles.  The lakes are located on the east side of USFS Road 615.  The first lake is Tiago; Teal is the next one.

What's Hot:  

Species: Fishing is primarily for rainbow trout.

How to Catch Them:  

Fishing has been fair to good on Thomas Buoyant, Tasmanian Devils, Devledog and Little Cleo lures or fishing with standard baits.  Fair to good action for dry fly fishing using mosquito, Black Halfback, Float-N-Fool and Royal Humpy fly patterns.  Best results from boats or belly boats fishing along the southeast side near the lily pads.  The lily pad growth is making shore fishing difficult in many places.  Best results are being reported from anglers using small boats or belly boats.

Elevation/Acreage:  

Elevation:  8,800 feet

Teal Lake - 16 acres

Tiago Lake - 8 acres

Boat Ramps:  

Both lakes are open for boating. While there is no developed concrete boat ramp available, both lakes are open for hand-launch boats and there is an area at Teal Lake to launch small boats from trailers.  Boating at both lakes is restricted to hand-powered or electric motor only.

Camping Availability:

Teal Lake Campground has 17 sites that offer fire pits, tables, drinking water, vault toilets, and trash cans. The camping fee is $10 per night, with an additional fee for extra vehicles.  Camping is first-come, first-serve.  Reservations are not available.  The fee for using a day-use parking area is $3.  For additional camping, check the Grizzly Creek and Hidden Lakes Campgrounds nearby.

Surrounding Area:  

Teal and Tiago lakes are located in the Routt National Forest, just outside the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area.  This location offers a wonderful view of the Continental Divide.  For more information, contact the Walden Ranger District office of the Routt National Forest at 970-723-8204.

-- Courtesy of the Colorado Division of Wildlife

Posted August 6, 2000

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