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Turquoise Lake
Turquoise Lake Reservoir is located in San Isabel National Forest 4 miles west of Leadville. At almost 10,000 feet, the weather can vary tremendously. A popular destination for campers in the summer and provides good fishing for trout. Located near Leadville
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Turquoise Lake on FishExplorer has 265 historic conditions reports, 118 historic water temperature updates, 153 historic status updates, 171 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 707 reports for Turquoise Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 01.11.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.28.24 | |
| Level: | 01.11.25 |
Conditions Report
Conditions reports for Turquoise Lake are available to contributors and subscribers. Create an account or log in, then join FxR+ for a boat-load more on FishExplorer. Last fishing conditions report for Turquoise Lake: 01.11.25
Turquoise Photos
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Turquoise Lake
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Latest Content
Surface conditions (forum) 04.08.24 by Dgil1972
Riding conditions (forum) 03.02.24 by Dgil1972
Targeting lakers with livescope (forum) 03.15.23 by Bennyb SST
ANY INFORMATION HEADING THERE THIS WEEKEND (forum) 01.23.23 by kusyurdaddy
Master Angler Records
This lake has 3 records, including 1 salmonid, 2 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Turquoise Reservoir (San Isabel National Forest) is a popular destination for many campers in Colorado. It provides picturesque views and provides fine fishing for rainbows, browns and lakers.
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Regs/Info
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- ice fishing regulations
Camping
Boating
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
US Forest Service740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350
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Directions
From I-70 West take CO 91 to Leadville. In Leadville go west on Turquise Lake Road for 4 1/2 miles ...Fees
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Turquoise Lake Stocking Data
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- Since 2015 Turquoise Lake has had 8 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 222,843 4,193 53.1 762,846 3.42 - Since 1995 Turquoise Lake has had 9 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 134,299 2,689 49.9 558,148 4.16
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 76 | 6/3/2017 | CD anglers |
| 65 | 2/1/2017 | Matt |
| 48 | 8/28/2008 | mwj |
| 46 | 1/11/2025 | Sean Convery |
| 28 | 12/3/2013 | Ice Stick |
| 24 | 6/5/2016 | Flyrodn |
| 22 | 1/5/2020 | cardo |
| 17 | 10/9/2023 | Glbone |
| 11 | 2/26/2024 | Dgil1972 |
| 10 | 3/6/2018 | opencage |