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Beaches Ridgway Reservoir Rainbow trout are stocked annually by the Division of Wildlife. Brown trout are also in the reservoir. Kokanee salmon are occasionally stocked in the reservoir. Return to Top of Page Boating Blue Mesa Reservoir Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout or Mackinaw, Brown Trout or German Trout, Brook Trout, and Kokanee Salmon are the most popular fish caught in these waters. Crawford Reservoir Crawford State Park is known as a quality perch and crappie fishery. Many lunker channel catfish and some largemouth bass have also been caught here. Recently, many large northern pike have also been caught. Crystal Reservoir Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout or Mackinaw, Brown Trout or German Trout, Brook Trout, and Kokanee Salmon are the most popular fish caught in these waters. Ridgway Reservoir Rainbow trout are stocked annually by the Division of Wildlife. Brown trout are also in the reservoir. Kokanee salmon are occasionally stocked in the reservoir. Sweitzer Lake Built solely for recreation, Sweitzer Lake fulfills its planned purpose well. Water-ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watch or just sit and enjoy the clear air. Fish species here are green sunfish, bullhead catfish and carp. Due to the high selemium content of the water and the fish, it is recommended not to eat any fish caught. Return to Top of Page Kayaking & Canoeing Morrow Point Reservoir Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout or Mackinaw, Brown Trout or German Trout, Brook Trout, and Kokanee Salmon are the most popular fish caught in these waters. Sweitzer Lake Built solely for recreation, Sweitzer Lake fulfills its planned purpose well. Water-ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watch or just sit and enjoy the clear air. Fish species here are green sunfish, bullhead catfish and carp. Due to the high selemium content of the water and the fish, it is recommended not to eat any fish caught. Return to Top of Page Swimming Ridgway Reservoir Rainbow trout are stocked annually by the Division of Wildlife. Brown trout are also in the reservoir. Kokanee salmon are occasionally stocked in the reservoir. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In National Forests The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are a combination of separate National Forests located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. These three combined Forests cover 3,161,912 acres of public land in the central and southern Rocky Mountains and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all visitors. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In National Parks Black Canyon of the Gunnison This area offers outstanding opportunities for camping, hiking, viewing scenery, bird watching, wildlife viewing, climbing, fishing, rafting, kayaking, and in the winter months cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In State Parks Crawford State Park Enjoy fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking and water recreation in this delightful park. Ridgway State Park Scenery, ultra-modern facilities, a full-service marina and magnificent campgrounds beckon visitors to this State Park. Here you can boat, fish, camp, hike and study nature in one of the most beautiful areas in Colorado. Sweitzer Lake State Park Built solely for recreation, This lake fulfills its planned purpose well. Water-ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watch or just sit and enjoy the clear air. Return to Top of Page Water Skiing Blue Mesa Reservoir Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout or Mackinaw, Brown Trout or German Trout, Brook Trout, and Kokanee Salmon are the most popular fish caught in these waters. Crawford Reservoir Crawford State Park is known as a quality perch and crappie fishery. Many lunker channel catfish and some largemouth bass have also been caught here. Recently, many large northern pike have also been caught. Ridgway Reservoir Rainbow trout are stocked annually by the Division of Wildlife. Brown trout are also in the reservoir. Kokanee salmon are occasionally stocked in the reservoir. Sweitzer Lake Built solely for recreation, Sweitzer Lake fulfills its planned purpose well. Water-ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watch or just sit and enjoy the clear air. Fish species here are green sunfish, bullhead catfish and carp. Due to the high selemium content of the water and the fish, it is recommended not to eat any fish caught. Return to Top of Page Wind Surfing Blue Mesa Reservoir Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout or Mackinaw, Brown Trout or German Trout, Brook Trout, and Kokanee Salmon are the most popular fish caught in these waters. Ridgway Reservoir Rainbow trout are stocked annually by the Division of Wildlife. Brown trout are also in the reservoir. Kokanee salmon are occasionally stocked in the reservoir. Sweitzer Lake Built solely for recreation, Sweitzer Lake fulfills its planned purpose well. Water-ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watch or just sit and enjoy the clear air. Fish species here are green sunfish, bullhead catfish and carp. Due to the high selemium content of the water and the fish, it is recommended not to eat any fish caught. Return to Top of Page

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