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Curecanti National Recreation AreaGreat Blue Heron. NPS Photo by Lisa Lynch
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Curecanti National Recreation Area
Nature & Science
Coopers Ranch, Crystal Reservoir, Pioneer Point
NPS Photos by Lisa Lynch
While the largest body of water in Colorado is within Curecanti, there are a variety of ecosystems here besides Blue Mesa Reservoir. Curecanti also hosts riparian habitats, steep canyons, and areas of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen.
Lake Trout  

Did You Know?
The largest recorded Lake Trout in Colorado was taken from Blue Mesa Reservoir in May 2007. It’s size was a gigantic 50.35 pounds and it measured 44.25 inches.

Last Updated: September 20, 2006 at 14:21 EST