Fishing and Hunting at
Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area
in Saguache County, Colorado

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The wooden boardwalk with the Sangre de Cristo's in the background

Looking northwest toward the Cochetopa Hills

From Saguache go 9 miles south on US 285 to CR R, then 1.5 miles east to property.
ACRES: 793
OPEN: July 16 to February 14
HUNTING: rabbit, dove, waterfowl
RECREATION: wildlife observation
RESTRICTIONS:

Camping prohibited except in self-contained units in designated areas
Field trials may be authorized February, March, August and September only.
Park only in established parking areas.
Closed except as posted.
Closed after 1 PM during first waterfowl season.
Section 29 closed during waterfowl season.

There are some dry areas in between the marshy areas

The boardwalk goes east for quite a distance

One of the lakes, as seen from the boardwalk

Wildflowers, marshy area, Cochetopa Hills... just beautiful

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Fishing and Hunting at Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area in Saguache County, Colorado

Fishing and Hunting at
Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area
in Saguache County, Colorado