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Sunset Lake

Located in Grand Mesa National Forest. Offering a beautiful view as the sun descends at the end of the day, Sunset Lake treats the angler with easy access and good fishing opportunities. Located near Mesa
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Fish Species in Sunset Lake:

We have 4 fish species listed for this lake, including a rough fish, and a handful of trout. Log in and join FxR+ for a full detailed list.
Sunset Lake on FishExplorer has 8 historic conditions reports, 1 historic water temperature update, 16 historic status updates, 3 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports

We have cataloged 28 reports for Sunset Lake, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
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11.05.24
Water Tmp:  12.23.20
Level:  11.25.22

Conditions Report

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Sunset Photos

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Sunset Lake

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Master Angler Records

This lake has 2 records, including 2 bass. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.

General Details

Coming from the west to the Grand Mesa area in Grand Mesa National Forest, the Mesa Lakes grouping, which includes Sunset Lake, is the first encounter of the 100 plus fishable waters on the mesa. Easy... Log in for additional details...

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Camping

We have 1 camping area listed at or near, and a short note about camping around Sunset Lake. Join FxR+ to gain full access...

Boating

No boat ramps are recorded for this lake.
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Directions, Fees, Misc

Managing Agency

US Forest Service
740 Simms St
Golden, CO 80401
303-275-5350
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FishExplorer Region: Southwest

Directions

From Mesa go south on Hwy 65 13.7 miles to access road on right just past Jumbo Reservoir. Follow ac...

Fees

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Sunset Lake Stocking Data

No stocking records recorded for this lake.

Weather, Sun & Moon

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Lake Imagery/Maps

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