Jenkinson Lake, also known as Sly Park Lake, is set amidst the stunning scenery of the Eldorado National Forest. Situated at 3,500 in elevation, Jenkinson serves up excellent habit and temperatures for both cold and warm water fisheries. In the spring, trout fishing is quite exceptional, including stocker rainbow trout, big brown trout, and mackinaw. In late spring and summer, bass fishing heats up, especially for smallmouth bass, although largemouth and spotted bass fisheries are also quite productive.

Trout fishing is best from a boat... often trolling. Shore casters can definitely find success, especially during drawdown periods, although typically the higher the water level, the better the fishing.

Bass fishing tends to attract anglers to the northern arm of the lake, away from the hustle and bustle of the main lake. Casting bass lures can also yield bites from giant brown trout, bringing quite the unexpected thrill. Mackinaw are scattered about, though typically don’t grow larger than a couple of pounds.

The upper end of the lake has a 5 mph speed limit and no jet skis are permitted. These rules preserve the serenity of the lake, although summer weekends can still get crowded.

Jenkinson Lake has plenty of facilities that cater to anglers, including a marina, two boat ramps, campgrounds, and a tackle store.