Colorado Issues Emergency Public Fish Salvage at Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir
by TBC Press on 08/24/20Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced an emergency public fish salvage at Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir effective Monday, Aug. 24. Due to high irrigation demand created by severe drought, the water level in Jumbo Reservoir is expected to decline to a point that will likely result in a loss of the entire fishery resource. Water levels are expected to be below the boat ramp within about a week, eliminating access to trailer-launched boats. The public salvage is being announced in order to optimize use of the fishery resource as outlined... READ MORE
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