4/4/24 Fishing Report Blue Mesa 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 I have noticed, so probably more like 34ft […]
Blue Mesa Ice Report 1/6/24 The New Year is bringing new ice on Blue Mesa. For the full ice report and current conditions, click here. As always, follow safety precautions (spud bar, ice picks, cleats, floatation device, rope). And don’t just assume ice is safe if you see someone out there, always check it yourself. […]
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! As always be cautious […]
12/20/23 The ice fishing season is off to a great start. We are seeing consistent and fishable ice on Blue Mesa, Taylor Reservoir and Antero. The fish have been unpressured in between seasons so guides have been having good action. For the full ice report visit our Sport Fish Colorado or Ice Fish Colorado websites. […]
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. […]
With ice forming around the state and our guides are diligently checking ice conditions daily in anticipation of the season starting. You can get the current ice report by clicking here. Always follow safety recommendations and be cautious on early ice due to rapidly changing conditions. Always have ice picks, life vest or throwable floatation […]
It’s been a busy Spring and we are up and running with the 2023 open water season on Blue Mesa! We’ve had a very late ice out and the water has risen over 46 feet (and rising) which has made for a unique spring fishing. We are around 30 feet below full and expected to […]
Blue Mesa Fishing and conditions report: Blue Mesa Ice won’t leave! Thick ice, extra snow, and a cold spring that won’t warm up have all contributed to an extended ice season and delayed boating season. The Gunnison basin snow pack currently sits at 160% of median and the lake is anticipated to fill within 10′ […]
Blue Mesa Reservoir Fishing Report: Blue Mesa Reservoir hit its lowest elevation last fall at 92′ low since filling in the early 60’s. It has risen quite a bit since then and is currently 56′ low. Unless we get record rains, this will be the highest it gets this year as it has peaked and […]
Blue Mesa Reservoir Fishing Report: Blue Mesa Reservoir has risen about 11′ since ice-off in mid April. As of right now, the lake elevation is expected to come up 28′ from current levels and either hold steady or drop about 12′ by December of this year. The Bureau of Reclamation is currently saying that they […]
