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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Turquoise Lake
Lake County, Colorado · 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Turquoise Lake
In Lake County, Colorado, Turquoise Lake covers 1,750 acres; it is a reservoir.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end with roughly 10.2 miles of shoreline. At about 9,850 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. The deepest water is about 161 ft. The nearest town, Leadville North, is about 2.9 miles east. Lakewood, the nearest city, is about 74 miles northeast.
- Size
- 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 161 ft
- Shoreline
- About 10.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 9,850 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
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 – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Turquoise Lake
The fish here: lake trout and trout. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
- 5
4 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 6:47 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Turquoise Lake
- Leadville Northabout 2.9 mi east
- Leadvilleabout 3.5 mi east
- Fairplayabout 19 mi east
- Minturnabout 21 mi north
- Lakewoodnearest city, about 74 mi northeast
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Questions about Turquoise Lake
What fish are in Turquoise Lake?
Turquoise Lake holds lake trout and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Turquoise Lake?
About 161 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Turquoise Lake?
1,750 acres, with about 10.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Turquoise Lake?
Leadville North is about 2.9 miles east; Leadville is about 3.5 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Turquoise Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Turquoise Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
