Fishing Continues at Mueller State Park as Drought Affects Two Ponds

Fishing continues at Mueller State Park as drought affects two ponds

Fishing continues at Mueller State Park as drought affects two ponds mps-post Mon, 08/17/2026 - 05:16 Image (Kiowa County Press) Colorado Parks and Wildlife is releasing water from two ponds at Mueller State Park near Divide in response to ongoing drought conditions and Colorado water law requirements, significantly reducing fishing opportunities at those locations for the remainder of the season.Most water has already been released from Geer …

Cherry Creek State Park Cuts Boating Season Short by Two Months Amid Drought - Modern Campground

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is closing the boat ramp at Cherry Creek State Park today, Aug. 16, cutting the boating season short by roughly two months as drought continues to drain reservoirs across the state. The closure affects motorized watercraft access at the Arapahoe County park, where water levels have dropped to 5,546 feet.  The reservoir entered 2026 at the same level where it ended 2025, and low snowpack has prevented any meaningful re…