Blue Mesa Reservoir in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blue Mesa Reservoir today
Colorado · 11.7 sq mi · updated
48°F water, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Blue Mesa Reservoir
- The Gunnison Inn at Dos RiosHotel · about 5.8 mi from the waterSee prices
- Rodeway InnMotel · about 6.1 mi from the waterSee prices
- Long Holiday MotelMotel · about 6.8 mi from the waterSee prices
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham GunnisonHotel · about 7.2 mi from the waterSee prices
- Alpine InnMotel · about 7.3 mi from the waterSee prices
- Wanderlust HostelHostel · about 7.9 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
12 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
84% Good chance for lake trout today · 14–68 ft deep
- Water 48°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 14–68 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
Best zone: channel edge, about 7% of them, 48–96 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 40 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet.
Clarity and algae
No fresh view yet
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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