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Runyon Lake
Fountain Lakes
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The parking area at Runyon Lake.
Location of Runyon Lake in Colorado, USA.
Location of Runyon Lake in Colorado, USA.
Runyon Lake
Location in Colorado
Location of Runyon Lake in Colorado, USA.
Location of Runyon Lake in Colorado, USA.
Runyon Lake
Location in the United States
Location Pueblo, Colorado,
United States
Coordinates 38°15′14″N 104°36′00″W / 38.254°N 104.6°W / 38.254; -104.6
Basin countries United States
Settlements Pueblo

Runyon Lake, also known as Fountain Lakes, is a cool spot in Pueblo, Colorado. This lake is about 35 acres big. That's like 26 football fields! It gets its water from the Arkansas River.

Long ago, Runyon Lake was a special pond. It was used by the Rocky Mountain Steel Mill for a process called dredging. This means they used machines to dig up mud and sand from the bottom.

Today, Runyon Lake is a popular place for fishing. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency makes sure there are plenty of fish by adding them to the lake.

Fun at Runyon Lake

You can enjoy many activities at Runyon Lake, but there are some rules to keep everyone safe.

Boating Rules

If you want to go boating, you can use small boats. These boats must be less than 15 feet long. You can launch them by hand, meaning you carry them into the water. This includes float tubes and personal pontoons. You can only use your hands, the wind (sailing), or electric motors to move your boat.

What Not to Do

To keep the lake safe and clean, some things are not allowed:

  • No ice fishing.
  • No swimming.
  • No open fires.
  • No camping.

Fish in the Lake

Runyon Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. It's a great place to try and catch some!

Types of Fish

You might catch these fish in Runyon Lake:

Record-Breaking Fish

Did you know Runyon Lake once held a record? It was for the biggest catfish ever caught in Colorado! This amazing catfish was 38.5 inches long. That's over 3 feet! It weighed 29.5 pounds, which is like carrying a small dog.

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  • Runyon Lake parking area

    The parking area at Runyon Lake.

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