Turquoise Lake fishing

Fishing at Turquoise Lake is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in April and July.

Last stocked

July 31, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

9,854 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Leadville
Boat ramp: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: camping

Bureau of Reclamation reservoir west of Leadville, fed by the Fryingpan-Arkansas project. USFS Turquoise Lake Recreation Area has two boat ramps and eight campgrounds (300 sites total), open May 1 to Sept 7, with day-use and camping fees. Rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout.

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How Turquoise Lake is stocked

Mount Elbert Forebay (11.3 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fishing Turquoise Lake

Turquoise Lake is a spot prized for its fishing, offering fair to good opportunities for anglers. The lake is regularly stocked with various species, including rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. Additionally, it is a popular area for ice fishing, attracting visitors during the winter months.

Sources: fs.usda.gov

Stocking history

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 31, 2026	–	–	–	report
July 24, 2026	–	–	–	report
June 19, 2026	–	–	–	report
May 15, 2026	–	–	–	report
April 24, 2026	–	–	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.