What are some activities to do at Blue Mesa Reservoir?

Visitors come to Blue Mesa Reservoir to go boating, paddling, windsurfing, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife spotting. The reservoir offers 96 miles of shoreline surrounded by canyons and mesas, making it a great destination for outdoor activities. The fishing is also legendary, as the reservoir is stocked with fish and home to the largest kokanee salmon hatchery in the country.