Blue Mesa Reservoir fishing
Blue Mesa Reservoir
What's biting at Blue Mesa Reservoir
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Blue Mesa Reservoir -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork At Gateview | 185 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River Near Gunnison | 503 cfs | → |
| Tomichi Creek At Gunnison | 12 cfs | → |
| Ohio Creek Above Mouth Nr Gunnison | 24 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Bl Squaw Creek | 38 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Cimarron | 98 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Red Creek - Curecanti Area
- Cebolla Creek
- Dry Gulch - Curecanti Area
- Cebolla Boat-In Campsite
- East Elk Group Campground
- Elk Creek - Curecanti Area
Parks
- Wilderness West Elk
- Curecanti National Recreation Area
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
- Legion Jorgensen Park
- The Meadows City
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Dillon Pinnacles Trail Gunnison County
- Us 50 Gunnison County
- Us 50 Sapinero
- Ponderosa Campground Gunnison County
- Silver Thread Scenic Byway Gunnison County
Points of interest
- Elk Creek Visitor Center
- Gateview Sign
- Morrow Point Boat Tour
- Gateview Rec. Site
- Carr Ranch
- Cimarron Visitor Center
Paddle runs
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Blue Mesa Reservoir
- Curecanti National Recreation Area Boundary To High Water Line Of Morrow Point Reservoir
- The Southern Boundary Of The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument To The Painted Wall
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Blue Mesa Reservoir as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Blue Mesa Reservoir
What fish species are found at Blue Mesa Reservoir?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Blue Mesa Reservoir -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Blue Mesa Reservoir.
How do I get to Blue Mesa Reservoir?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Blue Mesa Reservoir.