Runyon Lake
Runyon Lake (formerly known as Fountain Lakes) is located in Pueblo, Colorado. It was originally used as a dredge pond for the Rocky Mountain Steel Mill, it is approximately 5 acres in size, and is fed by the Arkansas River.
Runyon Lake Fountain Lakes | |
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The parking area at Runyon Lake. | |
Location | Pueblo, Colorado, United States |
Coordinates | 38.254°N 104.6°W |
Basin countries | United States |
Settlements | Pueblo |
It is used solely for fishing and is stocked by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Boating is restricted to hand launched craft under 15’ in length (including float tubes & personal pontoons). Boats may be propelled by hand, wind, or electric motors only. Ice fishing, swimming, open fires and camping are all prohibited.[1][2]
Fish
Runyon Lake is home to several different fish species. Included species are White Crappie, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Saugeye, Channel Catfish, Large Mouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.[3] The lake has previously held the record in Colorado for the biggest catfish catch. The catfish was 38.5 inches in length and 29.5 pounds in weight.[4]
References
- McGree, Michelle. "Runyon Lake. Fish Survey and Management Data" (PDF). Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- "Runyon Lake SWA". Colorado Birding Trail. Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- "Runyon Lake – Summary of Hg Concentrations" (PDF). Colorado Dept of Health and Public Environment. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2009-08-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)