Home Lake State Wildlife Area
Aliases: Sherman Lake
This is a good place to look for waterfowl. In addition to all the common duck species, this lake has hosted surprises including Eurasian Wigeon and Tundra Swan. There is a nesting pair of Osprey that use Home Lake to hunt. Look for them in the nearby cottonwood trees or at their nest, which is located just south of Home Lake on County Road 1 South. In migration, the trees around the lake can attract migrant warblers, flycatchers, vireos, grosbeaks, and the like. In winter, the lake and surrounding cottonwoods host both Golden and Bald Eagles. Note that on some maps, Home Lake is marked as ‘Sherman Lake’.
Restrictions: Hunting prohibited. Please obey all CPW rules and regulations.
County: Rio Grande
Directions: North of US 160, on CR 3E at east end of Monte Vista's Sherman Ave.
Alternate Directions: From the junction of US160 and Sherman Ave., on the east side of Monte Vista, head east on Sherman Ave. for 2 miles to a 'T' junction with CR 3E. Home Lake is on the other side of this intersection; park along CR 3E.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Hedgerow/Shelterbelt
Dates of Access: Open all year (lake freezes in winter)
Hours: Dwan to Dusk
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: A valid hunting or fishing license, or State Wildlife Area pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area or state trust lands.
Parking: Unpaved parking lot
Lodging: Hotels in Monte Vista
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car. A hard packed dirt road loops the lake.
Delorme: 80 D2
ROC: 134 C3
Latitude: 37.57158
Longitude: -106.09409