Turquoise Lake fishing
Turquoise Lake fishing 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
- 5
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 9,854 ft
Fish at 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. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Turquoise Lake is stocked
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Leadville
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Bureau of Reclamation reservoir about 5 miles west of Leadville at 9,870 feet. Boats launch at Matchless Boating Site on the southeast shore, which has a vault toilet. Abe Lee Fishing Site on the south shore is a day-use bank-fishing spot with a vault toilet. Eight USFS campgrounds ring the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.
About Turquoise Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Turquoise Lake
Turquoise Lake is inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
When is Turquoise Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 31, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in April and July.
How do you get on Turquoise Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Leadville. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Bureau of Reclamation reservoir about 5 miles west of Leadville at 9,870 feet. Boats launch at Matchless Boating Site on the southeast shore, which has a vault toilet. Abe Lee Fishing Site on the south shore is a day-use bank-fishing spot with a vault toilet. Eight USFS campgrounds ring the lake.
Which lakes near Turquoise Lake were stocked more recently?
Ruedi Reservoir (22.4 mi) was stocked more recently.