Public fish salvage at Barr Lake

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[font "Arial"]Another Colorado fishing lake is dieing due to the drought. This . It's a great little Denver metro area fishery.[/font]
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[font "Arial"]DENVER -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife is announcing a public fish salvage at Barr Lake State Park beginning Monday, July 23. Due to high irrigation demand created by severe drought, the water level in Barr Lake will be drained to a conservation level of 442 acre feet to meet the needs of its intended agricultural use.

The public salvage is being announced in order to optimize use of the fishery resource as outlined:

--A valid Colorado fishing license is required in accordance with state statutes.

--A state parks pass is required ($7 Daily Pass or $70 Annual Pass).

--All legal fishing methods are allowed.

--Bag, possession and size limits are suspended for Barr Lake only until this emergency public salvage is lifted.[/font]
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