Blue Mesa Reservoir
Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout and 4 more species
Blue Mesa Reservoir is one of Colorado's best fishing spots, located in the Curecanti National Recreation Area. The area offers a variety of fish species, including kokanee salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, and yellow perch. Nearby activities include hiking, boating, and camping. Fishing tips include using lures and jigs that mimic the prey of the targeted fish species. The best time of year to visit is from May to October, with an average temperature of 60-80°F. However, winter fishing can also be productive for those willing to brave the cold. Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Atlantic Salmon
The value of the Atlantic salmon both as a sport, commercial, and food fish cannot be exaggerated.
Brown Trout
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
Lake Trout
The lake trout has considerable value both as a sport fish and a food fish.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
White Perch
Despite its common name, the white perch is actually a bass and a close relative of the white bass and ...
Yellow Perch
The yellow perch, unlike the so-called white perch, Morone americana, is a true perch, not a bass.
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Area Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Discharge |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Creek Bl Grizzly Reservoir | 0 cfs / 1.03 ft |
| Taylor River At Almont | 159 cfs / 3.77 ft |
| Fryingpan River Near Thomasville | 27 cfs / 1.76 ft |
| West Divide Creek Near Raven | 3 cfs / 1.16 ft |
| Twin-Lakes Tunnel At E Portl | 2 cfs / 0.07 ft |
| North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie | 13 cfs / 2.51 ft |
| East River At Almont Co. | 121 cfs / 2.73 ft |
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