Abe Lee Fishing Site
Abe Lee Fishing Site is located on the south shore of Turquoise Lake, 6 miles west of Leadville. Good fishing plus a many other recreational opportunities are available at this popular lake.
The standard limit of fish allowed from Turquoise Lake is 4 fish total; 2 lake trout within the 4 fish limit with no size restrictions. Turquoise Lake is stocked with rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. Turquoise Lake is rated as fair to good fishing.
A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.
General Information
- Day use only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. No overnight use. No Camping.
- Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.26417206
Longitude: -106.37531696
Elevation
9,871 feet
Directions
From Harrison Street in Leadville, turn onto West Sixth Street to County Road 4. Make a right onto County Road 4 at the T and drive to County Road 9 to the Sugarloaf Dam Site. From the Dam, drive approximately 1 mile and turn left onto the road to Abe Lee Fishing Site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
