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Blue Mesa Reservoir

Basics
Location:
6 miles west of Gunnison in Curecanti National Recreation Area
Setting:
Flat to Hilly
Size:
14 square miles
Elevation:
7520 feet
Season:
Year-round
Fees:
Day-Use: Free, Boat Fee: $4 for 2 days, $10 for 14

Description

Over 20 miles long and with 96 miles of shoreline, Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado's largest body of water. Part of the large Curecanti National Recreation Area, which along with Black Canyon National Park stretches from Montrose to Gunnison, this lake is home to several species of trout and is the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States.

Fishing

Fish:
Kokanee Salmon
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout (Mackinaw)
Rainbow Trout

Details

Location:
6 miles west of Gunnison in Curecanti National Recreation Area
Setting:
Flat to Hilly
Size:
14 square miles
Elevation:
7520
Season:
Year-round
Fees:
Day-Use: Free, Boat Fee: $4 for 2 days, $10 for 14
Useful Map(s):
USGS 1:24000 - Sapinero

Amenities

Water Features
  • Boat Ramp
  • Modern Restrooms
  • Stocked Fish
  • Showers
  • Picnic Areas
  • Drinking Water
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Campground
  • RV Dumping Facilities
Water Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing
  • Wind Surfing
Water Services
  • Boat Rentals
  • Concessions
  • Convenience Store
  • Fuel Available
  • Restaurant

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