Blue Mesa Reservoir Fishing Trips – Kokanee Salmon, Trophy Lake Trout & More
Located in Curecanti National Recreation Area, Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in Colorado, stretching over 20 miles long with 96 miles of shoreline and depths exceeding 340 feet. It’s a legendary destination for kokanee salmon, trophy lake trout, yellow perch, and rainbow and brown trout — all surrounded by dramatic high-desert mesas and alpine peaks.
Whether you’re looking for open water trolling, ice fishing in winter, or a summer adventure in Gunnison County, Blue Mesa offers something for every angler.