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Blue Mesa Reservoir

 

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Blue Mesa Reservoir

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.


 The Basics

Location: 6 miles west of Gunnison in Curecanti National Recreation Area
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Lake Size: 14 square miles
Elevation: 7520 feet
Season: Year-round
Features: Boat Ramp
Campground
Drinking Water
Fish Cleaning Station
Modern Restrooms
Picnic Areas
RV Dumping Facilities
Stocked Fish
Showers
Activities: Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Water Skiing
Wind Surfing
Services: Boat Rentals
Concessions
Convenience Store
Fuel Available
Restaurant
Fish Types: Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Kokanee Salmon
Lake Trout (Mackinaw)
Rainbow Trout
Access Fee: Day-Use: Free, Boat Fee: $4 for 2 days, $10 for 14
Map: USGS 1:24000 - Sapinero



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