Blue Mesa Reservoir, Artificial reservoir in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
The Blue Mesa Reservoir extends for 20 miles through Colorado mountains, containing 96 miles of shoreline with multiple access points for water activities.
The Blue Mesa Dam construction on the Gunnison River reached completion in 1966 as part of the Colorado River Storage Project for water management.
The reservoir forms a central element of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, where visitors engage in fishing, boating, and outdoor recreational pursuits.
Visitors need permits for motorized watercraft and must complete invasive species inspections at three boat ramps located at Iola, Lake Fork, and Elk Creek.
The water body holds the distinction of being Colorado's largest reservoir, supporting populations of kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, and lake trout.
Location: Gunnison County
GPS coordinates: 38.47030,-107.22040
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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