Cedar Mesa Reservoir
Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout and 1 more species
Cedar Mesa Reservoir is a popular fishing spot located in Colorado, USA. The reservoir is home to various fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Apart from fishing, visitors can indulge in hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. For fishing, it's best to use bait or lures that resemble the prey of the fish in the area. The best time to visit Cedar Mesa Reservoir is between May and September, with an average temperature of 60°F to 80°F during the summer months. 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.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
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Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
---|---|
Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co | 1,440 cfs / 4.28 ft |
Cimarron River Bl Squaw Creek | 57 cfs / 7.97 ft |
North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset | 65 cfs / 1.29 ft |
West Divide Creek Near Raven | 3 cfs / 1.16 ft |
Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie | 4 cfs / 0.40 ft |
Muddy Creek At Bardine | -999 cfs / 3.71 ft |
Smith Fork Near Lazear | 0 cfs / 4.30 ft |