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Gunnison, Colo. – The Elk Creek boat ramp on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area opens Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 7:00 a.m.
Motorized and trailered watercraft launched onto Blue Mesa Reservoir must be inspected for aquatic invasive species prior to launching. Inspection stations are available at the Elk Creek and Lake Fork boat ramps during spring hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Boaters are encouraged to get an exit inspection to verify watercraft are clean, drained, and dried. Boat inspections help ensure that Blue Mesa will be available for future generations to enjoy.
Blue Mesa Reservoir is currently at 7,485 feet (2281 m) elevation. This is about 34 feet (10 m) below full pool at 7,519 feet (2291 m). For more information about Blue Mesa, see the Bureau of Reclamation website at www.usbr.gov/uc/water/crsp/cs/asp.html.
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Last updated: April 10, 2024