Basics
- Location:
- In Curecanti National Recreation Area, 20 miles west of Gunnison
- Elevation:
- 6750 feet
- Season:
- Year-round
- Fees:
- Day-Use: Free
Boat Fee: $4 for 2 days
Description
Crystal Reservoir is the most isolated of the three reservoirs in Curecanti National Recreation Area. Boating here is limited to hand carried craft. The access trail for Crystal Reservoir is reached via the Mesa Creek Trail located near Cimarron. Boaters should be cautious as fluctuating water levels and releases from Morrow Point Dam can create navigational problems. Brown trout and kokanee salmon fishing is good in the reservoir, and the adjacent Blue Mesa and Morrow Point reservoirs provide additional places to boat or fish.
Fishing
Fish:
Kokanee Salmon
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout (Mackinaw)
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout (Mackinaw)
Details
Location:
In Curecanti National Recreation Area, 20 miles west of Gunnison
Elevation:
6750
Season:
Year-round
Fees:
Day-Use: Free
Boat Fee: $4 for 2 days
Boat Fee: $4 for 2 days
Useful Map(s):
USGS 1:24000 - Cathedral Peak
Amenities
Water Features
- No Motorboats Allowed
- No Facilities
Water Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
