The Grand Mesa, located just 35 miles northwest of Montrose, and a prominent landmark from both Grand Junction and Delta, is the worlds largest flat-topped mountain. With over 300 lakes and trout streams, this mesa provides multiple opportunities for fishing. The Western Colorado Outdoors guide to fishing on Grand Mesa will consist of three separate posts, due to the sheer volume of content.<\/p>\n[wpgmza id=”76″]\n

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Juanita Reservoir- elevation 5,703 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Bluegil, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: na
\nAdditional Info:
\n-Fishing is with flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be used on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer.
\n-All Largemouth Bass sized from 12 to 15 inches must be returned to the water upon catching. Bag and posession limit is 2, with the Bass being larger than 15 inches.
\n-Smallmouth Bass and Walleye can negatively impact the recovery of native fishes. Anglers can help CPW control these fish by keeping their legal bag limit.
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\nCoal Creek- elevation 7,075 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: na
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\nKannah Creek- elevation 7,232 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na
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\nSheep Creek- elevation 8,634 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: na
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\nBlue Lake- elevation 8,995 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nDoughspoon Reservoir- 2- elevation 9,389 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nDoughspoon Reservoir- 1 & 2- elevation 9,386 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
\nDoughspoon Reservoir- 2- elevation 9,389 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nPitcairn Reservoir- elevation 9,3912 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nDugger Reservoir- elevation 9,227 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nMorris Reservoir- elevation 9,182 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nPorter Reservoir- 1- elevation 9,109 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nCarson Lake- elevation 9,885 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: na
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\nClear Lake- elevation 10,244 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nLittle Battlement Reservoir- elevation 10,051 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nBig Battlement Reservoir- elevation 10,057 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nGranby Reservoir- 7- elevation 9,894 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess; Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nDirty George Creek- elevation 9,891 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na
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\nGranby Reservoir -4, 5, 10 & 11- elevation 10,011 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nSunset Lake- elevation 9,785 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorizaed
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\nMesa Creek- elevation 9,745 fee<\/strong>t
\nFish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na
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\nBeaver Lake- elevation 9,808 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nMesa Lake- elevation 9,850 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nSouth Mesa Lake- elevation 9,943 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nLost Lake- elevation 9,976 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nWater Dog Reservoir- elevation 9,936 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nRim Rock Lake- elevation 10,090 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nWard Creek Reservoir- elevation 9,743 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Motor Boats
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\nLittle Gem Reservoir- elevation 10,061 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Splake, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nWard Creek- elevation 9,920 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Splake, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: na
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\nDeep Slough Lake & Sheep Lake:<\/strong>
\nDeep Slough Lake- elevation 10,028 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Tiger Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nSheep Lake- elevation 10,068 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nKiser Creek & Kiser Slough Reservoir:<\/strong>
\nKiser Creek- elevation 9,843 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na
\nKiser Slough Reservoir- elevation 9,827 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nReed Reservoir- elevation 9,980 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized<\/p>\n

Island Lake- elevation 10,228 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Splake, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Snake River Cutthroat
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Motor Boats<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Grand Mesa, located just 35 miles northwest of Montrose, and a prominent landmark from both Grand Junction and Delta, is the worlds largest flat-topped mountain. With over 300 lakes and trout streams, this mesa provides multiple opportunities for fishing. … <\/p>\n