Arvada Blunn Reservoir

The Arvada/Blunn Reservoir site, which is owned and operated by the City of Arvada, is open to the public for fishing, hiking, and boating.

The reservoir serves as an important water source for the city of Arvada, supplying the city with 25% of its drinking water. For this reason, sports such as wind surfing, swimming, water skiing, tubing and scuba diving are not permitted. Pets are not allowed. Because of the relatively small size of the reservoir and for water quality reasons, gas-powered boats are prohibited. However, electric trolling motors are permitted. The Arvada Blunn Reservoir is located at 18915 W. 64th Parkway.

Starting in 2011, annual reservoir passes will only be sold at the city hall Annex building at 8001 Ralston Road, FIRST FLOOR. Passes are no longer sold at city hall.

Use of Boats on Arvada Reservoir and the Zebra and Quagga Mussels

• Trailer-mounted boats will have a new quarantine period of 14 days. This program involves inspection of the boat and trailer, and the installation of a tag connecting the boat and the trailer demonstrating that the boat has not been launched on another reservoir. Boaters who use Arvada Reservoir exclusively will notice very little impact and in fact if your boat is tagged from last year you do not need to have it re-inspected.
• Car top carry boats such as canoes, kayaks, and other small craft that are transported on the top of a vehicle will be inspected on the day of use. If clean and dry, they will be allowed to launch.

* Wet (aquatic) bait is prohibited, as the water from which they originated may carry mussel larvae. This includes, but is not limited to, minnows, leeches, frogs, crayfish, and salamanders.

Arvada Reservoir is open to fishing seven days a week:

April 1st through May 31st - 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.

June 1st through August 31 - 5:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.

September 1 to October 31st - 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

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User Pass	Arvada Resident Annual Fee	Non-Resident Annual Fee
Per Vehicle	$25.00	$35.00
Per Boat	$25.00	$35.00
Seniors 62 and older & Handicapped Pass
Per Vehicle	$15.00	$25.00
Per Boat	$15.00	$25.00
Available only at Arvada City Hall Annex Bldg. 8001 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado

Daily Passes Paid At Entrance
Vehicle (fishing)	$5.00
Boat (fishing)	$5.00
Bicyclist (fishing)	$3.00
Walk-In (fishing)	$3.00
Walk-In or Bicyclist	No Charge
Annual fishing permits for second or more vehicles or boats owned by the same person may be purchased at 50% of the cost, but must be purchased at the same time that the original permit is purchased.