1/17/26 Update: We’ve been on various lakes now for about 6 weeks and have pulled out a lot of nice fish. With the warm weather and windy start to the season, the ice continues to grow and change daily so always be sure to check ice for yourself with a spud bar, carry safety gear,…
12/17/25 We have been having unusual weather the last week or so, warm and too much wind. The ice we were previously fishing on several of our lakes has changed drastically. Antero opened up about 30% but the shorelines also opened up. There is a lot of ice floating but no good way to get…
The fishing has been exceptional this spring at Blue Mesa! Blue Mesa Lake Trout Opportunities for trophy lake trout have been fantastic with countless, sizeable fish being boated. We’ve had the privilege of helping many clients land their first, or personal best lake trout this spring so far. We are still in peak season! If you haven’t had…
Gunnison Colorado Fishing Blue Mesa Fishing Report As of last weekend, Blue Mesa is essentially ice free except for a little ice up in the arms. It has been an action-packed spring so far in the Gunnison Valley with loads of great fish making it into the boat. The weather has been mild and…
4/4/24 Gunnison Colorado Fishing Report Blue Mesa Great Gunnison Colorado Fishing! We have had the Lake Fork boat ramp open for almost two weeks now. The NPS just put a dock in the water yesterday! Water level is sitting just 32ft down as of Monday, although they are dropping it a bit we have noticed,…
Blue Mesa Ice Report 1/6/24 The new year is bringing more ice on Blue Mesa. Most of the newer ice that stretches from just west of the Lake City bridge to Elk Creek is 5-7 inches!! Some of the ice in the coves is a bit thicker and there was one spot in Southeast Iola…
Ice Fishing Report 12/29/2023 We have had a great start to the hard water season. Big thanks to many of you we have been able to make memories with already this season! It’s been a great year, thank you for supporting our small family business!! We are looking forward to all that 2024 will bring!…
Ice Report 12/20/23 Blue Mesa Reservoir: Ice thickness is ranging from 6-14 inches with most spots being 10-12 inches east of the Hwy 149 bridge. Ice is slowly making it’s way into the Iola Basin. Most fish are being caught in 10-30 ft of water and switching colors and moving around seemed to produce the…
Ice Fishing Conditions 12/12/2023 Our team has been on the ice most days over the last few weeks. We have had some great early season action on many of the lakes we fish!! Always be cautious on early ice, check thickness yourself, make sure to have spikes, spud bar, rope, and a throwable flotation devise.…
We have ice forming around the state and our guides are anxiously checking ice conditions. Check out our current ice condition reports at https://icefishcolorado.com/fishing_report/. Always be extremely cautious especially with early ice conditions and follow safety recommendations. Always have ice picks, life vest or throwable floatation device, and a spud bar. If possible have a…
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