The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blue Lake
Bent County, Colorado · about 4,660 acres (7.3 sq mi)
55°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Blue Lake
In Bent County, Colorado, Blue Lake covers about 4,660 acres; it is a reservoir.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles with roughly 14.1 miles of shoreline. At about 4,110 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Las Animas, is about 12 miles south. Pueblo, the nearest city, is about 72 miles west.
- Size
- About 4,660 acres (7.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,110 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Bent County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Blue Lake
Anglers come to Blue Lake for catfish and crappie. With the surface at 55°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Blue Lake
- Las Animasabout 12 mi south
- La Juntaabout 22 mi southwest
- Ordwayabout 26 mi west
- Rocky Fordabout 27 mi southwest
- Pueblonearest city, about 72 mi west
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Questions about Blue Lake
What fish are in Blue Lake?
Blue Lake holds catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Blue Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Blue Lake?
About 4,660 acres, with about 14.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Blue Lake?
Las Animas is about 12 miles south; La Junta is about 22 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Blue Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Blue Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
