Colorado Fishing Regulations 2011

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Colorado FishingApril 1, 2011-

March 31, 2012

COLORADO DIVISION OFWILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • www.wildlife.state.co.us

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DOWHEADQUARTERS6060 BroadwayDenver,80216(303) 297-1192

SERVICECENTERSBRUSH122 E.EdisonBrush,80723(970) 842-6300

COLORADOSPRINGS4255 Sinton RoadColorado Springs,80907(719) 227-5200

DENVER/NORTHEAST6060 BroadwayDenver,80216(303) 291-7227

DURANGO151 E.16th St.Durango,81301(970) 247-0855

FORTCOLLINS317 W.Prospect RoadFort Collins,80526(970) 472-4300

GLENWOODSPRINGS50633 Hwys.6 & 24Glenwood Springs,81601(970) 947-2920

GRANDJUNCTION711 Independent Ave.Grand Junction,81505(970) 255-6100

GUNNISON300 W.New York Ave.Gunnison,81230(970) 641-7060

HOTSULPHURSPRINGS346 Grand County Rd.362Hot Sulphur Springs,80451(970) 725-6200

LAMAR2500 S.Main St.Lamar,81052(719) 336-6600

MEEKER73485 Hwy.64Meeker,81641(970) 878-6090

MONTEVISTA0722 S.Road 1 EastMonte Vista,81144(719) 587-6900

MONTROSE2300 S.Townsend Ave.Montrose,81401(970) 252-6000

PUEBLO600 Reservoir RoadPueblo,81005(719) 561-5300

SALIDA7405 Hwy.50Salida,81201(719) 530-5520

STEAMBOATSPRINGS925 Weiss Dr.Steamboat Spgs.,80477(970) 870-2197

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Published February 2011; 630,000 copiesEditor: Amy Nickelson | Cover photo © Ken PapaleoPrinted by: Publication Printer Corp., Denver

TheDOWreceives federal financial assistance from theU.S. Fish andWildlife Service. Inaccordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973, Title II of the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990, the AgeDiscriminationAct of 1975 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of theInterior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,age, disability or sex.

Wildlife Commissioners (as of Feb. 2011): Tim Glenn, chairman • Robert Streeter, vicechairman • Mark Smith, secretary • David R. Brougham, member • Dennis Buechler,member • Dorothea Farris, member • Allan Jones, member • John Singletary, member •DeanWingfield, member • Mike King, ex-officio member • John Salazar, ex-officiomember

PHONE INFORMATION

Fishing season dates ....................(303) 291-7533

Fish stocking ....................................(303) 291-7531

Purchase a license ..........................1- 800-244-5613

Licenses formobility impairment ....................(303) 291-7528

2011-12 Colorado Fishing

TABLE OF CONTENTSLicenses and Information...................................... 1• License fees and seasondates• New in 2011• Fishing clinics, free fishing days• Fishing condition reports• Habitat Stamps

Reference ............................................................ 2-9• Fish of Colorado ........................................................................................2• Bagandpossession limits ......................................................................3• Fishery programsandangler information ......................................4

•Master Angler,WildTrout,GoldMedalWaters• How theDOWmonitors fisheries

• State records ..............................................................................................5• How tomeasure your catch ..................................................................5• Aquatic nuisance species,information for boaters,how to cleanwaders andgear ............6• License,residency anddisability requirements ..............................7• Special conditions and restrictions ....................................................8• Legal fishingmethods,glossary of fishing terms............................9

Special regulations for fishingwaters ........ 10-33

TopPicks of places to...• Fish for kokanee......................................................................................13•Take kids fishing......................................................................................17• Gowarm-water fishing ........................................................................19• Ice fish in January ..................................................................................21

Maps• Upper Arkansas River............................................................................11• Blue River Basin ......................................................................................12•Middle Coloradoand Eagle rivers ....................................................14• Upper ColoradoRiver:Headwaters to Radium ............................15• Lower ColoradoRiver andGrandMesa ..........................................16• Upper Poudre RiverDrainage ............................................................23• Upper RioGrande Basin ......................................................................25•Middle ColoradoandRoaring Fork rivers ......................................27• South Platte River:Cheesman toChatfield ....................................28• South Platte River: In South Park ......................................................29•White River:Headwaters toMeeker..................................................31•White River:Meeker toUtah state line ............................................31• Arkansas River andRepublicanRiver drainages ..........................32•YampaRiver:Headwaters to Craig ..................................................33

EATINGYOUR CATCH?CHECK ONLINE HEALTH ADVISORIESThe Colorado Department of Public Health andEnvironment has issued fish consumption advi-sories for some Colorado waters.The advisories provide information on spe-

cific fish species and their size classes that maycontain levels of contaminants posing humanhealth risks. Fish consumption information isimportant for anglers who eat the fish they catch,especially children and pregnant or nursingwomen.Anglers should check these advisories before

going fishing to see if their destination is in-cluded.The advisories can be found online at

www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/FishCon/index.html.Printed on 30% recycled paper. Please recycle this brochure.

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New in 2011:LICENSE FEESSee“License Requirements”page 7 formore details.

License prices include 25-cent search-and-rescue feeand 75-cent surcharge for theWildlifeManagementEducation Fund.

........................................................COST» HABITAT STAMP (REQUIRED) ....................$$1100The Habitat Stamp is required to buy a fishing license.This cost is in addition to the license fees below. Onlyresidents 18-64 must purchase a Habitat Stamp.

RESIDENTS» Annual fishing (16 and older) ......................$26» Senior annual fishing (64 and older) ............$1Senior low-income licenses, see page 7

» Small game & fishing combo ..................$41

NONRESIDENTS» Annual fishing ................................................$56» Five-day fishing ..............................................$21

RESIDENTS & NONRESIDENTS» One-day fishing ................................................$9(Customers buying a one-day or additional-day license are exempt from the Habitat Stamp fee with the first two of these licenses. The habitat fee will be assessed when a third license of this type is purchased.)

» Second-rod stamp ..........................................$5(The second-rod stamp is available to anyone who has purchased a fishing license and any youth under 16.)

SEASON DATESWaters of Colorado are open to taking fish,amphibians and crustaceans day and night,year-round, except as otherwise stated in theregulation section of this brochure. See pages 10-33.

FREE FISHING DAYSResidents and nonresidents can fish in Col-orado without a license or Habitat Stamp onthe first full weekend of June each year. Allother rules and regulations apply.

FISHING CONDITIONSRecorded reports for:

Statewide ......................(303) 291-7534Metro Denver and Foothills ................(303) 291-7535Northeast Colorado ..(303) 291-7536Northwest Colorado..(303) 291-7537Southeast Colorado ..(303) 291-7538Southwest Colorado ..(303) 291-7539

SAVE TIME: BUY ONLINE OR BY PHONEBuy your fishing license through the DOW’swebsite, www.wildlife.state.co.us/ShopDow/AppsandLicenses or call 1-800-244-5613. Credit cards areaccepted for phone and Internetpurchases. DOW license agentsand offices also sell licenses.

READY TO LEARN HOW TO FISH?

Fishing, angling, casting a line,catchin’ fish. Whatever you callit, it’s fun for kids, adults and entire families — regardless ofage or ability. It’s can be a family activity in

the outdoors, with fresh air andsunshine and tons of beautifulscenery. It can be relaxing timesby a gurgling brook, whisperingstream or placid lake. Best of all, taking the kids fish-

ing need not be expensive, requirea lot of time or mean a long drive.If you’ve never been fishing,

where do you start? Right here — with an Angler

Education fishing clinic. Basicfishing-skills clinics for schoolkids, families, community andcivic groups are offered acrossColorado during the year. These clinics are organized,

supervised and a fun way tolearn. To make the introductionto fishing even easier, all bait andtackle is provided!Beyond the basics of baiting,

casting, and bringing in the re-ally big ones, clinic participantslearn about:» Colorado ecosystems» Native and non-native aquaticspecies

» Other species that use the sameaquatic/riparian habitat

» Fish handling» Outdoor ethics and anglerethics

» Outdoor safety and fishing

safely» Knot tying for fishing» Colorado’s fishing rules andregulations

» Colorado’s regulationbrochures

FISHING CLINICS SCHEDULEwww.wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/ClinicsAndEducation

NEW MAPS — The ColoradoDivision of Wildlife is working tohelp anglers better understandspecial fishing regulations. We’ve added new maps in this

brochure that depict some ofColorado’s rivers, lakes andstreams that have numerous reg-ulations.Statewide bag and possession

limits apply to any waters on themaps that are not speciallymarked as regulated waters.

NEW REGULATIONS — An-glers should check the alphabeti-cal listings in “SpecialRegulations for Fishing Waters”for details before going fishing.Water names are highlighted inred to identify those with regula-tion changes for 2011. See page10.

LIVE BAIT USE AND COLLECTION — In waters eastof the Continental Divide andbelow 7,000 feet, any live bait fishcollected may only be used in thesame body of water from which ithas been collected. You can collectand use these bait fish in any man-made ditches and canals withinone-half mile of the lake or reser-voir. This bait may not be trans-ported or stored for later use.However, in Bent, Crowley,

Kiowa, Otero and Prowers coun-ties, live fish collected as bait forpersonal use may be transported,stored or used anywhere withinthese counties. See page 8.Anglers are reminded that it is

illegal to bring live fish, crayfish,salamanders or any other aquaticspecies into Colorado for use infishing, except as permitted inregulations or by special permit.

WESTERN SLOPE CRAYFISH — To help stop thespread of rusty crayfish, anglerswest of the Continental Divide arenow required to return all crayfishto the water they came from im-mediately, or kill (by separatingthe tail from the body) and takeinto possession any that are kept.

LA POUDRE PASS CREEKLAND — The portion of LaPoudre Pass Creek below LongDraw Reservoir is part of RockyMountain National Park. Anglersmust know and comply withpark regulations when fishingthis portion of water.

ONE HABITAT STAMP, $10— A new regulation takes thequestions out of buying HabitatStamps:

• Anyone 18-64MUST purchasea stamp prior tobuying or ap-plying for ahunting or fish-ing license.

• Stamps now cost $10, and onlyone is required per person peryear, valid April 1-March 31. Alifetime stamp is $300.25.• Anyone buying a one-day oradditional-day license for fishingand/or small game is exemptfrom purchasing the HabitatStamp with the first two of theselicenses. The habitat fee will beassessed when a third one-day oradditional-day license is pur-chased for fishing or small game.

© Windi Padia, DOW

Shawn Deeney teaches kids to fish at a DOW fishing clinic.

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HOW TO RELEASE A FISHIf you plan to practice catch-and-release while fishing,follow these steps to ensurethe fish returns to the waterwith minimal damage. Anyfish you plan to catch andrelease MUST be returned tothe water immediately.

» TIME IS ESSENTIAL. Quicklyplay and release fish. A fishplayed for too long will betoo exhausted to recover.

» KEEP THE FISH IN THE WATERas much as possible.

» REMOVE THE HOOK asquickly as possible. Singlebarbless hooks can oftenbe removed while the fishis still in the water.

» DO NOT USE GAFFS unlessyou are sure you will keepthe fish.

» GENTLE HANDLING IS ES-SENTIAL. Avoid squeezingor putting your fingers inthe gills or eye sockets. It'sbest to hold a fish gentlyby its belly or by the areain front of the tail.

» TO REVIVE AN UNCON-SCIOUS FISH hold it up-right in the water. Move thefish forward and backwardso that water runs throughthe gills. This may take afew minutes. When it be-gins to struggle, release it.

» WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING AFISH, hold it horizontallyand do not squeeze thefish. Do not put yourhands in its gills or hold itvertical by its gills.

HOW TO SAFELYREMOVE HOOKSUse a pair of forceps, long-nosed pliers or a purposelymade hook-out to quickly andefficiently remove the hook.

If the fish is deeply hookedin the throat or stomach, cutthe line as close to the hookas possible and leave thehook in the fish — it coulddo more damage trying toremove a deep hook thanleaving it where it is.

RAZORBACK SUCKERBronze to yellow fishwith a sharp-edgedkeel behind the head

Anglers may catch these species if fishing in the Colorado River basin. These fish should be returned to the water unharmed as quickly as possible. See page 8 for a full list of species that should be released.

BASS FAMILY

PERCH & OTHER SPORTFISH

SUNFISH& CRAPPIE

COLORADO PIKEMINNOWAdults may be green-gray tobronze on backs and silver towhite along sides and bottoms

BONYTAIL CHUB

LARGEMOUTH BASS Upper jaw extends beyond eyeand often has horizontal stripeextending the length of body

SMALLMOUTH BASS Upper jaw does not extend be-yond eye and fish usually hasvertical stripes along sides

WIPER Hybrid between white bassand striped bass

BLUEGILL Opercle (ear flap) isdark to its edge and adark blotch at the backof dorsal fin rays, smallmouth

BLACK CRAPPIEblack splotches on asilver background,dorsal spines and raysget longer as they ap-proach the tail

PIKETIGER MUSKIENORTHERN PIKE

HUMPBACK CHUBGreen to silverand white with anabrupthump behind thehead

LAKE TROUT (Mackinaw) Has a white,irregular spot pattern on

dark body; veriformmarkings over

back and head. Un-like other trout, they havea deeply indented tail fin.

RAINBOW TROUT Black spots on a light bodyand red stripe along sides

BROWN TROUT Spotting pattern is madeup of black spots and red-orange spots inside lightblue circles

SPLAKECross between a brook trout and alake trout

BROOK TROUT Pectoral, pelvic andanal fins often orange,edged with black and white.Body is dark with white and redspots inside blue circles.

CUTTHROAT (NATIVE) TROUT Crimson slash on either side of thethroat beneath the lower jaws

GRAYLINGLarge sail-like dorsal fin extendsover a silver body

WALLEYE Have large, well-developed canine teeth andlarge eyes with milky corneas

WESTERN SLOPE NATIVE FISH THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED

YELLOWPERCH

MOUNTAIN WHITEFISH The mouth is smaller than a trout’s,and mouth does not extend to belowcenter of the eye as on a trout

KOKANEE SALMON At the end of their third summer, females develop a red-gray-white pattern.Males develop hook jaw and turn brick red.

SAUGER

GREEN SUNFISHOlive-colored body withshort, rounded pectoralfins with yellow trim

TROUT FAMILY

SAUGEYE Walleye and sauger hybrid

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STATEWIDE BAG & POSSESSION LIMITSStatewide limits for species are listed in the chart to the right. Speciesnot on this chart have no bag or possession limits or are restricted or il-legal to take. See “Special Conditions and Restrictions,” page 8. Some waters have more restrictive limits than what is listed on the

chart. See “Special Regulations for Fishing Waters,” page 10, for thearea you plan to fish to learn more about specific waters. If a water is noton the list or no bag limit is specified, these statewide limits apply.

DAILY BAG LIMIT Maximum number of fish you can take in a day, regardless of whatyou do with them that day.

» Fish caught and placed on a stringer, in a container or live well,or not returned to the water immediately count in your daily bagor possession limit. » Fish released immediately are not part of the limit.

POSSESSION LIMIT Maximum number of fish allowed at any time, including in thefield, transporting, at home or in storage. Transporting live fishwithout proper permits is prohibited.

» Fish taken and later smoked, canned, frozen or preserved forconsumption are part of the posses sion limit until consumed.

FISHING IN STATE AND NATIONAL PARKSFishing is available at 38 of Colorado’s 42 state parks. If you plan afishing trip to these waters, check the Colorado State Parks website forany additional entrance fees and restrictions that may apply.http://parks.state.co.us/fishing/Pages/Fishing.aspx.National parks also offer fishing opportunities around the state, but

may have different bag limits and regulations. One example of this isat Rocky Mountain National Park. There, you will need a DOW fish-ing license but restrictions will be specific to the park. Before you planyour trip, check regulations online at: www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/fishing.htm.

STATEWIDE LIMITSTYPE OFFISH

DAILY BAG LIMIT

POSSESSIONLIMIT

TROUT, ARCTIC CHAR,GRAYLING, SALMON (except kokanee)* in aggregate

4 8

Trout include rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat, splake, golden and lake trout

BROOK TROUT(in addition to above)8 inches long or less

10 10

KOKANEE SALMON(angling or snagging) 10 10

WALLEYE, SAUGEYE, SAUGERStatewide, * in aggregate

5 5

On Arkansas and South Fork of Republican river drainages, * in aggregate

10 10

BASS: LARGEMOUTH, SMALLMOUTH, SPOTTED * in aggregate

5 5

BASS: WHITE, STRIPED, WIPERStatewide, * in aggregate 10 10

On the Arkansas River and SouthFork of the Republican Riverdrainages, * in aggregate

20 20

CATFISH: CHANNEL, FLATHEAD, BLUE* in aggregate

10 10

CRAPPIE: WHITE, BLACK* in aggregate 20 20

BLUEGILL, HYBRID BLUEGILL,GREEN SUNFISH, PUMPKINSEED SUNFISH* in aggregate

20 20

YELLOW PERCHWest of Continental Divide unlimited unlimited

East of Continental Divide 20 20

TIGER MUSKIEat least 36 inches long

1 1

NORTHERN PIKE, WHITEFISH, BULLHEAD unlimited unlimited

SPECKLED DACE, SCULPINWest of Continental Divide* in aggregate

20 20

East of Continental Divide unlimited unlimited

CRAYFISH (crawdads), BULLFROGS

unlimited unlimited

AQUATIC TIGER SALAMANDER LARVAE (gilledand less than 5 inches long)

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MASTER ANGLER PROGRAMThe DOW’sMaster AnglerAward Programrecognizes anglers whocatch fish oftrophy size and promoteconservation. There are two

categories: fishthat are kept andfish released.Awards are based on fishlength, so fish can be measured and released. Anglers who catch a fish of quali-

fying length receive a Master Anglercertificate and patch. Those whoachieve record status also receive amatching lapel pin. Anglers can win multiple certifi-

cates but only one patch per year. Only fish caught in Colorado are

eligible. Entrants must have hooked,played, landed or released the fish.Snagged fish are ineligible. Fish lengthis measured from the jaw tip to tail tip. Entries must be submitted

within 60 days of catch. A clear,side-view photograph of the fishmust accompany entries with onewitness verification. Two witnessesare required for entries withoutphotos. For an entry form, contact the

Master Angler Award Program, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 6060Broadway, Denver, 80216, or go towww.wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/AwardsRecords/MasterAnglers.

WILD TROUT PROGRAMThe DOW is responsible for thepreservation and protection of nativeand non-native wild trout popula-tions. Most mountain streams and some

high lakes in Colorado support pop-ulations of wild trout. These resources are important to

the integrity of Colorado’s trout fish-eries; as an indicator of properlyfunctioning aquatic ecosystems; andfor their intrinsic value to thoseseeking a unique, aesthetic and sig-nificant fishery resource. To assure the continuation and

availability of wild self-sustainingtrout populations the Wildlife Com-mission has established specific man-agement guidelines for those aquatichabitats which support all life stagesof trout. These waters are to be managed to

the extent possible to maintain thesewild trout populations.

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FISHERY PROGRAMS

WILD TROUT & GOLD MEDAL WATERS POLICYwww.wildlife.state.co. us/WildlifeCommission/Policies

The following lakes and streams in Colorado offer thegreatest potential for trophy trout fishing:

» Gold Medal StreamsANIMAS RIVER: From Lightner Creek to Rivera Crossingbridge

BLUE RIVER: From Dillon Reservoir dam to Green Moun-tain Reservoir inlet; also from Green Mountain Reser-voir dam to Colorado River

COLORADO RIVER: From Fraser River to TroublesomeCreek

FRYINGPAN RIVER: From Ruedi Reservoir dam to theRoaring Fork River

GORE CREEK: From Red Sandstone Creek to Eagle River GUNNISON RIVER: From 200 yardsdownstream of Crystal Reservoirdam to the North Fork of theGunnison

NORTH PLATTE RIVER: From southboundary of Routt National Forestto Wyoming

RIO GRANDE: From Hwy. 149 bridgeat South Fork downstream to RioGrande canal diversion structure

ROARING FORK RIVER: From theFryingpan River to the Colorado River

SOUTH PLATTE RIVER:

» From the confluence of the middle and south forks toSpinney Mountain Reservoir inlet» From Spinney Mountain Reservoir outlet to ElevenMile Reservoir inlet» From Cheesman Reservoir dam to the south bound-ary of the Wigwam Club property» From the north boundary of Wigwam Club propertyto Scraggy View picnic ground» Middle fork, from the Hwy. 9 bridge to the southfork confluence

» Gold Medal LakesNORTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE in Jackson CountySPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR in Park CountySTEAMBOAT LAKE in Routt County

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“G” nextto a body ofwater on

pages 10-33to know thatit’s a Gold

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Gold Medal Waters are the highest quality cold-waterhabitats and have the capability to produce many qual-ity size (14 inches or longer) trout. The DOW has established criteria and management

guidelines to support the public interest in angling, ob-serving and protecting these significant cold-waterfishery resources. Gold Medal Waters are defined as any river or lake

which is producing a standing stock of at least 60pounds per acre, and at least 12 trout that are 14inches or longer per acre on a sustained basis. River segments designated as Gold Medal Trout

Waters must be a minimum of 2 miles in length andlakes must be a minimum of 50 acres.

GOLD MEDAL WATERS

HOW DOES THEDOW MONITORYOUR FISHERIES?

The Division of Wildlife is the stateagency responsible for fisheries man-agement of public waters in Colorado. The primary tool that guides fish

management is the lake and streamsurvey. These surveys periodicallymonitor fish populations. During the process, fish are col-

lected using a variety of gear and thenecessary biological data is recorded.This gaugesthe entire fishcommunityrather than asingle species. The col-

lected data isused to trackfish popula-tion trends,evaluate theeffectivenessof manage-ment actionssuch as stock-ing and regu-lations, andestablish real-istic manage-ment goalsfor a givenlake orstream. The fisheries section of the DOW

conducts hundreds of lake and streamsurveys each year. High priority and brood waters

such as Chatfield, Pueblo and Horse-tooth reservoirs and the GunnisonRiver are surveyed annually. Smaller,more remote, or lightly used lakes orstreams may only be surveyed onceevery 5-10 years. Most of the survey fieldwork takes

place from early June through lateSeptember; however, many areas alsoconduct more specialized samplingbeginning right after ice-out andagain in the fall prior to freeze-up.

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More about how fisherybiologists sample fish:www.wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Reports/ManagementandSurveys

Detailed information onfish in some ofColorado’s favorite waters:www.wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Reports/FisherySurveySummaries

Note: This is a new endeavorby the DOW’s aquatic biologists and not all watersare posted yet.

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STATE RECORDSBY WEIGHT

MEASURE YOUR CATCH

AWARD-QUALIFYING LENGTHSFOR CATCH & RELEASE

Measure your fish from the tip of the snout tothe end of the tail. You may squeeze the tailfintogether as shown in the bass (illustrated in thefirst picture below) to obtain a maximum lengthor you may tilt the tail down (as seen in the laketrout at bottom).

SPECIES YEAR LOCATION and county

WEIGHT(Lbs. - Ozs.)

LENGTH(inches) ANGLER

Rainbow 2003 Morrow Point Res., Gunnison 19-10 34 Lee Cox

Brook 1947 Upper Cataract Lake, Summit 7-10 n/a George Knorr

Brown 1988 Roaring Judy Ponds, Gunnison 30-8 36.4 Alan Schneider

Cutthroat (Native) 1964 Twin Lakes, Lake 16-0 n/a George Hranchak

Cutthroat(Snake River) 2005 Blue River, Summit 17-2.6 33 Rob Peckham

Lake Trout (Mackinaw) 2007 Blue Mesa Res., Gunnison 50-3.5 44.25 Donald Walker

Splake 1976 Island Lake, Delta 18-15 32 Robin Perkins

Tiger 2005 Private pond, Park 4-15 21.5 Gene Hacker

Golden 1979 Kelly Lake, Jackson 3-12 22.5 Donald O’Leary

Grayling 2002 Lower Big Creek Lake, Jackson 1-10 17.25 Derik Drinnen

Arctic Char 1994 Dillon Res., Summit 3-12 20.5 Marshall Brenner

Cutbow 2007 Antero Res., Park 18-8 28.5 Frank Stack

Whitefish 1982 Roaring Fork River, Eagle 5-2 18.75 Richard Sals

Chinook 1989 Williams Fork Res., Grand 11-0 28.5 Helen Eaton

Kokanee(angling) 1986 Spinney Mountain Res., Park 6-13 27.5 Will Arduino

Kokanee(snagging) 2002 Blue Mesa Res., Gunnison 7-5 27 Lee Cox

Channel 2010 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 43-6 40.5 Jessica Walton

Black Bullhead 1993 Farm pond, Delta 5-1 23 Uldene Kuretich

Blue 1976 Private lake, Lincoln 20-1 32.75 Joe Poss

Flathead 2010 Pueblo Res., Pueblo 10-6 17.875 Charles Terrill

Tench 1998 Home Lake, Rio Grande 5-6 20 Craig Curtis

Northern 2006 Stagecoach Res., Routt 30-11 46.5 Tim Bone

Tiger Muskie 1994 Quincy Res., Arapahoe 40-2 53 Jason Potter

Walleye 1997 Standley Lake, Jefferson 18-13 34 Scott Regan

Sacramento 1974 Banner Lakes, Weld 1-14 13.25 Dana Wilfong

Yellow 2007 Seaman Res., Larimer 2-9 13.63 Justin Allbrandt

Sauger 1980 C.F.&I. Res. No. 3, Pueblo 3-1 20.5 Bob Fajt

Saugeye 2001 John Martin Res., Bent 10-14 28.5 Rocklyn Beise

Smallmouth 2010 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 6-8 20.75 Conner Peitsmeyer

Largemouth 1997 Echo Canyon Res., Archuleta 11-6 22.5 Jarrett Edwards

White 1963 Blue Lake, Bent/Kiowa 4-7 18 Pedro Martinez

Striped 2009 C.F.&I. Res. No. 2, Pueblo 15-11 34.25 Manuel Aguilar

Rock 1979 Ramah Res., El Paso 1-1.25 10.6 Timothy Fisk

Wiper 2004 Pueblo Res., Pueblo 26-15 37.5 Kevin Treanor

Spotted 2005 Valco Ponds, Pueblo 4-7.875 17.75 Michael Hardin

Green 2001 Gravel pit, Larimer 1-5 11.6 Joshua Robinson

& 1997 Big Thompson Pond, Weld 1-5 11.2 Justin Evans

Redear 2010 Stalker Lake, Yuma 5.9 oz. 7.875 William Noble

Hybrid 1986 Gravel pit, Larimer 1-8.5 10.75 Jeff Robinson

Bluegill 1988 Hollenbeck Res., Mesa 2-4 11.5 Jared Barley

White 1975 Northglenn Lake, Adams 4-3.75 17 Daryel Thompson

Black 1990 Private pond, La Plata 3-4 17 Clint Couch

Grass Carp 2010 Prospect Park Lake, Larimer 51-0 42 Cody Moreland

Common 2001 Glenmere Park, Weld 35-5 38.75 Adam Wickam

Drum 1978 Lonetree Res., Larimer 17-3 32 Faye Lancamp

Sucker 1990 Colorado River, Garfield 4-5.5 23.25 Joel Musich

American Eel 1996 Flagler Res., Kit Carson 3-1 35 n/a

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Colorado’s original fishing record program, recordsby weight are tracked in 44 different species. Potential record holders must have a valid Col-

orado fishing license or be under the age of 16. The fish must be weighed on a state-certified

scale and a weight receipt must be signed by a per-son who witnessed the weighing. The fish, notfrozen, gutted or altered in any way, must be ex-amined and identified by a DOW biologist orwildlife manager, who will submit an applicationto the Sportfish Program Manager in Denver.Records for the longest and heaviest fish

caught can change any time. Current statisticscan be found on the DOW website atwww.wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/AwardsRecords.An award program is also offered for catch-

and-release anglers. Go to: www.wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/AwardsRecords/RecordsbyLength/ReleasedFishRecords.htm.

SPECIES ........................LENGTH (inches)

Arctic char ....................18Black bullhead ............14Blue catfish....................30Bluegill ............................10Brook trout....................16Brown trout ..................22Channel catfish ..........30Common carp..............30Crappie ..........................15Cutbow trout ..............22Cutthroat trout............20Golden trout ................16Grass carp......................30Grayling..........................15Kokanee ........................20Lake trout ......................32Largemouth bass ......18Northern pike ..............36Pumpkinseed .............. 8Rainbow trout..............24Saugeye..........................26Smallmouth bass........17Splake..............................20Tiger muskie ................40Walleye ..........................26White bass ....................17Wiper ..............................28Yellow perch ................12

DON’T LET INVASIVE SPECIES RUIN YOUR FAVORITE FISHING SPOTAquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are a significant and rapidly growing threat to Colorado’sfisheries and water supplies. ANS are invasive animals, plants and diseases that are not nativeto our rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands. Once introduced, most ANS cannot be eradicatedand cost millions to manage. Preventing the introduction and spread of ANS is critical tomaintaining our fisheries. Threats to Colorado’s aquatic ecosystem and fisheries include zebra and quagga mussels,

New Zealand mudsnails, whirling disease, viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) andEurasian watermilfoil. Help the DOW combat these invasive species and prevent new ANSfrom entering our state by following these guidelines:1. Remove all plants, animals or mud and thoroughly wash boats, trailers, waders and equip-ment that have come in contact with the water before leaving a lake or stream.

2. Drain any space or item that could hold water, including live wells, bait containers, bilge,ballast tanks, storage areas, engine cooling systems or any other place on boats or equip-ment that might hold water.

3. Allow boats, engines, boots and gear to dry completely before moving to other waters.4. If draining and drying are not possible, wash boats, trailers and equipment carefully andcompletely with high-pressure hot water (140 degrees F). Stop by the DOW office in Den-ver or Grand Junction Monday-Friday for a free professional ANS inspection or deconta-mination. Check the DOW website for hours of operation.

5. Don’t move or transport fish between water bodies.This can spread diseases and nuisance species. 6. Don’t dispose of fish entrails or other byproductsinto any body of water.

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ANS can hitchhike on boats and gear,being introduced into new waters acci-dentally. Inspect your boat betweenuses and make sure it is clean, drainedand dry. Colorado has a

mandatory boatinspection pro-gram. Your boatmust be inspectedif: 1. The boat hasbeen in anywater body thatis positive orsuspect forANS.

2. The boat has been in any water bodyoutside of Colorado.

3. The boat will be entering any waterwhere inspections are required.

There are more than 100 inspection sta-tions in Colorado so check the DOWwebsite or call ahead for important de-tails on hours of operation, ramp clo-sures, fees and reservoir-specificboating policies: www.wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/MandatoryBoatInspections.htm.

RUSTY CRAYFISH: AGGRESSIVE, OPPORTUNISTIC

MORE ON INVASIVE SPECIESwww.wildlife.state.co.us/ WildlifeSpecies/Profiles

DISINFECTING YOUR GEAR

Disinfect waders or boots betweenuses. Scrub the bottom of waderswith a wire brush and remove allmud, plants and organic materials.Then perform one of the followingbefore going into the next body ofwater:

OPTION 1— Submerge waders andgear in a tub of half Formula 409 andhalf water for at least 10 minutes,scrubbing debris and visually in-specting waders and gear for snailsbefore rinsing.

OPTION 2— Submerge waders andgear in a tub filled with 1:15 of Spar-quat 256 institutional cleaner (3.1%concentration) and water for at least10 minutes, scrubbing debris fromgear, and visually inspecting the gearfor snails before rinsing.

OPTION 3 — Spray or soak gear withwater hotter than 140º F for at least10 minutes.

OPTION 4 — Dry waders and equip-ment completely for at least 10 daysin between uses.

OPTION 5 — Place waders and bootsin a freezer overnight between uses.

REPORT IT!If you find what you think is an invasive species on your boat or in a water body, report it to the DOW by e-mailing [email protected] or call (303) 291-7295.

New Zealand mudsnail© DOW

Zebra mussel © DOW

LIVE TRANSPORT PROHIBITEDFROM WATERS WEST OF THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE All crayfish caught west of the Continental Di-vide must now be immediately killed by re-moving the head from the thorax and takeninto possession, or immediately returned tothe water from which they were taken.

AT SANCHEZ RESERVOIR SWA Rusty crayfish have been discovered at SanchezReservoir State Wildlife Area in Costilla County.To prevent the spread of rusty crayfish withinand beyond this area, the DOW has issued anorder that prevents the transport of any livecrayfish from Sanchez Reservoir SWA.

Crayfish are not native to parts of Colorado, yet they have become established in many waters throughout the state. Rusty crayfish endanger aquatic native species and sportfish by:» Preying on all life stages of fish, amphibians and invertebrates and other species of crayfish» Aggressively competing for habitat and food» Destroying productive habitat in our streams,ponds and lakes

Crayfish can be taken for personal consumption,but care should be taken with their use and dis-posal.» Even though crayfish can be taken live east of theContinental Divide, it is recommended that tailsof all crayfish be removed immediately andpacked in ice for transport.

» Do not throw unused bait crayfish, or bait of anykind, back in the water alive.

ATTENTIONBOATERS

Rusty crayfish© DOW

Learn how tohelp stop thespread of rustycrayfish at:www.wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/Profiles/InvasiveSpecies/RustyCrayfish.htm.

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LICENSE REQUIREMENTSAQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES

1. ADULTS — A fishing license is required forpeople ages 16 and older to fish or take fish, am-phibians and crustaceans, except as noted in thisbrochure.

2. YOUTH — Those under 16 can take a full bagand possession limit without a license. However,they must have a second-rod stamp if fishing withmore than one line at a time.

3. SENIORS — Colorado residents 64 and oldercan obtain an annual fishing license from a DOWoffice or license agent for $1, which consists of the25-cent search and rescue fee and 75-centWildlife Management Education Fund surcharge.A license must be carried while fishing.

a. Low-income fishing licenses also are avail-able for Colorado residents 64 or older for thesame $1 fee as a senior license. These are validfor a person’s lifetime. For information and eli-gibility requirements, contact any DOW office.

4. SECOND-ROD STAMP — Anglers can usea second rod, handline or tip-up by purchasing a second-rod stamp. Anglers can buy only one second-rod stamp per season.

a. Second-rod stamps are nontransfer able.b.A second-rod stamp is not required whenonly using trotlines or jugs.c. Youths under 16 must have a second-rodstamp if fishing with more than one line.

5. COMMERCIAL LICENSE— $40; required totake or possess bait fish, amphibians or crustaceansfor commercial purposes. Applications are avail-able at the DOW. License holders must submit anannual report to the DOW within 30 days of the li-cense expiration date. Holders are required to pro-vide live fish buyers with a receipt stating theseller’s name, date of sale, species and number sold.

6. VIOLATIONS — Wildlife violations havespecific point values. People who accumulate 20or more points in five years can have their licenseprivileges suspended or revoked.

7. ARMED FORCES EXEMPTION — Col-orado residents on active duty with U.S. armedforces out of state can fish free without a licensewhile here on temporary leave, maximum of 30days a year. You must carry official leave paperswhile fishing.

RESIDENCY QUALIFICATIONSThese are the requirements to qualify as a Col-orado resident to buy a license:

1. You must have lived continuously in Coloradoat least six months immediately before applyingfor or buying a license, and must intend to makeColorado home (except No. 2 and No. 3 below.)The residence address you give to buy or applyfor a license must be the same as on your Col-orado income tax return.

2. U.S. armed services personnel and military per-sonnel of U.S. allies on active duty in Coloradounder permanent orders and their dependents.This includes people who were Colorado resi-dents when they entered the armed services andmaintain Colorado as their home of record, andtheir dependents (unless they change their homeof record to another state.) Also included are per-sonnel of the U.S. Diplomatic Service or diplo-matic services of nations recognized by the U.S.assigned to duty here on permanent active dutyorders and their dependents. Active duty does notinclude reserve status or National Guard.

3. Full-time students enrolled and attending aColorado college, university or trade school atleast six months immediately before applying foror buying a license. This includes students whoare temporarily absent from Colorado but stillenrolled. Colorado residents who attend schoolfull time out of state and pay nonresident tuitionstill qualify for a resident license.

4. People under 18 have the same residency status astheir parent, legal guardian or person with whomthey live the majority of the time per court order.

5. If you have a home in Colorado and anotherstate, call (303) 297-1192 to make sure you com-ply with Colorado residency requirements beforeobtaining a hunting or fishing license.

6. Except as in No. 2 and No. 3 above, your Col-orado residency ends if you apply for, buy or ac-cept a hunting, fishing or trapping license as aresident of another state or country; register tovote outside Colorado; or get a driver’s licensewith an address in another state.

DISABILITY LICENSESYou can obtain applications for disabled licenseson the DOW website or at DOW offices. Sendthem to 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216. Li-censes are valid only during Colorado residency.

THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE LICENSES ARE:1. U.S. armed forces members, active or retired,who are resident patients of a U.S. armed forceshospital or convalescent facility in Colorado.

2. Resident patients of a Veterans Affairs (VA)hospital or state mental institution or mentalhealth institution.

3. Colorado residents who are totally and perma-nently disabled must provide either: a. Documented proof that shows an entitle-ment date for Social Security disability bene-fits that began seven years ago or longer

b. Or, a physician’s statement attesting that theapplicant is “totally and permanently dis-abled.” All four words need to be stated onthe letter from the physician on the physi-cian’s letterhead.

c. Or, a Colorado Division of Workers’ Com-pensation Final Admission of Liability formindicating total and permanent disability.

4. Colorado residents who are disabled veteranscan obtain a Lifetime Fishing/Small Game VACombo License. To qualify, the following doc-umentation must be provided:a. You must have served on active duty in thearmed forces and have proof that separationfrom the military was under honorable con-ditions.

b. Proof of a service-connected disability of 60percent or more, as rated by the VA. An eli-gibility letter can be obtained from the VAby calling 1-800-827-1000.

c. Proof of hunter education if born on or afterJan. 1, 1949.

d. Purple Heart recipients who can providedocumented proof are also eligible for a VACombo License.

OPERATION GAME THIEF1-877-265-6648

Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a nonprofit organization working with the DOW’s law enforce-ment program. It pays rewards to citizens who report poachers or resource violations. Callersdon’t have to reveal their names, testify in court or sign a deposition. Rewards are paid if the in-formation leads to the arrest of a poacher or a citation is issued. Rewards do not depend on aconviction but must be requested when a violation is reported. (Phone number cannot be used for information requests or emergencies.)

» LICENSES ARE VALID April 1, 2011-March 31, 2012, and are nontransferable. False statements made while buying a license render it void.

» LOST OR DESTROYED LICENSES can be replaced by filling out an application and paying a fee.

» ANGLERS MUST COMPLY with Habitat Stamp requirements.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS1. CATCH AND RELEASE — Any fish released uponcatch must be released alive and into the same body ofwater from which it was taken.

2. SOME PROHIBITED FISHING METHODS IN-CLUDE — Chumming, using toxicants or poisons,stupefying substances, electrofishing.

3. PROHIBITED SPECIES — These species and theirviable eggs are detrimental to other fish and habitat inColorado. Unless authorized in writing by DOW forcontrolled and experimental purposes only, it is illegal toexport, import, transport, stock, sell, acquire and possessfor release these species: piranha, trahira, gar (allspecies), snakeheads or murrels, sticklebacks, walkingcatfish, tilapia, bowfins, rudd, zebra mussels, quaggamussels, New Zealand mudsnail, Eurasian ruffe, whiteperch, rusty crayfish, carp (silver, catla, Indian, bighead,giant barb, mrigal, largescale sliver, rohu, black and mah-seers), Asian swamp eel, green frog and gobies, fish hookfleas and spiny water fleas.

4. USE AND COLLECTION OF BAIT FISH — a. NEW: Except as otherwise noted in this brochure, inwaters east of the Continental Divide and below7,000 feet elevation, live fish collected for use as baitmay only be used in the same body of water fromwhich they were collected. In addition, collectionand use is allowed in any man-made ditches andcanals within one-half of a mile of the adjoining lakeor reservoir. Use of any baitfish collected in thoseditches and canals is restricted to only the waterfrom which it was collected and the adjoining lake orreservoir. Baitfish collected under this provision maynot be otherwise transported or stored for later use.

b. NEW: In Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowerscounties, live fish collected for personal use as baitmay be transported, stored or used anywhere withinthe listed counties. Transportation to or use of anysuch baitfish in any other county is prohibited.

c. The collection, use or possession of live fish for useas bait is prohibited in all waters east of the Conti-nental Divide above 7,000 feet elevation and all wa-ters west of the Continental Divide, except inNavajo Reservoir; collection, use or possession oflive fish for bait is also prohibited in the ArkansasRiver above Parkdale (in Fremont and Chaffeecounties) and in Watson Lake in Larimer County.

d. The only fish allowed to be taken for commercialuse are minnows, gizzard shad, white and longnosesuckers and carp. All live baitfish from a commercialsource and transported by anglers must at all timesbe accompanied by a receipt from the source. It is il-legal to import any live native or non-native aquaticwildlife into the state of Colorado without authori-zation from DOW or as stated in regulations.

e. The only species allowed to be taken and used forconsumption or used as bait (either alive or dead) byfishing, seining, netting, trapping or dipping are min-nows, bluegill, hybrid bluegill, carp, sunfish, gizzardshad, sculpin, white and longnose suckers, yellowperch and rainbow smelt. Statewide bag limits applyto sunfish, bluegill, hybrid bluegills and yellow perch.

f. The seining, netting, trapping and dipping of fish isprohibited statewide in all natural streams, springs, allwaters in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield,Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Elbert, Jeffer-son, and Park counties, and all public standing watersin Rio Grande, Saguache, Conejos, Costilla, Alamosa,Mineral and Hinsdale counties in the Rio Grandedrainage. This does not apply to fish handled or pro-duced at commercially licensed aquaculture facilities.

g. BULLFROGS AND SALAMANDERS — Bullfrogsand the aquatic gilled form of the tiger salamander

for private and commercial use are permitted.Statewide bag limits apply. Bullfrogs can be taken byfishing, archery, hand, gigs and nets. Artificial lightis allowed. Salamander larvae can be taken by fish-ing, hand, traps, seines or nets.

h. CRUSTACEANS — Taking crustaceans, crayfish,for commercial use is allowed. Take methods in-clude by hand, baited lines, traps, pots, nets or seinesfor food or bait. The minimum size is 3 inches forcommercial food (measured from the tip of the acu-men (bony spike between the eye) to the telson (lastbony plate in the tail)). Crayfish with eggs attachedmust be returned to the water immediately. All setpots and traps must be labeled with the licensee’sname, address and license number. NEW: In all waters west of the Continental Divideall crayfish must be returned to the water of originimmediately or killed by separating the abdomenfrom the cephalothorax (tail from body) and takeninto possession immediately upon catch.

i. MOLLUSKS — Taking mollusks for personal orcommercial use as bait is prohibited.

5. ICE FISHING — The following rules apply to watersopen for ice fishing:a. Ice-fishing holes cannot exceed 10 inches in diameter,or 10 inches on any side.

b. All fires on the ice must be enclosed in a container.c. No litter allowed on the ice.d. Portable ice-fishing shelters (where permitted) mustbe removed at the end of the day.

e. Permanent ice-fishing shelters (where permitted)must display the name and CID number of the owneror user on the outside of the shelter facing the shore.Writing must be in legible, contrasting color letters atleast 2 inches high.

6. RELEASING TAGGED FISH — It is illegal to re -lease tagged or marked fish, except for approved con-tests, into public waters. Tagged or marked fish can bereleased in public waters for scientific research with writ-ten application and approval by DOW at least 30 daysbefore release.

7. DONATING FISH — You can donate edible parts offish to like-license holders anywhere or to anyone at the re-cipient’s home. Donor and recipient subject to bag and pos-session limits. A “like-license” is a Colorado fishing license.

8. TRANSPORTING, EXPORTING FISH — The li-cense holder must accompany any species in thisbrochure, or parts of game fish, that are transportedwithin or exported from Colorado. Wildlife shipped bycommon carrier must be accompanied by license orphotocopy of license and donation certificate, if needed.

9. ILLEGAL TAKE AND TRANSFER OF FISH —Only people designated by the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService may take fish, amphibians, mollusks or crus-

taceans within the boundaries of any Federal fish hatch-ery or rearing unit.

a. Molesting, disturbing or damaging gill nets, traps orseines set by the DOW is prohibited.

10. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF FISHING WATERS — Emergency closure of waters may be au-thorized for up to nine months when environmentalconditions in these waters warrant and fishing could re-sult in unacceptable levels of fish mortality. Public noticewill be given if waters are closed and notice will beposted at the site. Closures may occur when any of thefollowing criteria are met:

a. Daily maximum water temperatures exceed 74º F, orthe daily average temperature exceeds 72º F.

b. Measured stream flows are 25 percent or less of thehistorical average low flow for the period.

c. Fungus and other visible signs of deterioration maybe present.

d. Daily minimum dissolved oxygen levels are belowfive (5) parts per million (ppm).

e. When environmental events such as wildfires, mud-slides, oil spills or similar events have occurred, re-sulting in the need for recovery time or remedialaction for a fish population.

11. PROTECTED WATERS — Fishing may be pro-hibited as posted when necessary to protect: threatenedor endangered species; spawning areas; waters used inDOW research projects; newly acquired access to fishingwaters; and the integrity of aquatic wildlife populations.

12. EMERGENCY PUBLIC SALVAGE — If substan-tial numbers of fish are in imminent danger of being lost,the DOW can allow licensed anglers to take fish duringdaylight hours. Public notice will be given and notice willbe posted at the site regarding the catch limit and ap-proved fishing methods.

13. FISHING CONTESTS — Fishing contests cannotbe advertised, promoted or conducted without DOWapproval if the purpose is to take marked or tagged fishreleased in waters open to public fishing. Applications and a $40 nonrefundable fee must be

made 60 days before the contest. Written approval mustbe obtained from landowners or agencies before applying. Contests are not permitted on streams, rivers, other

flowing water or Gold Medal Waters, or commercial orprivate lakes licensed by the DOW. All standard fishingregulations apply. Contests for tagged or marked trout will be permitted

only on waters greater than 200 surface acres and man-aged as a catchable fishery. Public fishing areas will remain open during a contest,

regardless of contest fees. Sponsors shall document the number of participants,

average time spent fishing and estimated total catch byspecies in a written report for the DOW within 20 daysof the contest end.

THREATENED, ENDANGERED AND NONGAME SPECIESIf caught, these species must be returned to the water immediately. Except, taking greenback cutthroattrout is permitted in specific waters and with restrictions as listed in this brochure.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO TAKE OR USE THE FOLLOWING: bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, ra-zorback sucker, Rio Grande sucker, bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, mountain sucker,Arkansas darter, roundtail chub, Rio Grande chub, plains topminnow, brassy minnow, river shiner,common shiner, northern redbelly dace, southern redbelly dace, plains minnow, suckermouth min-now, lake chub, stonecat, plains orangethroat darter, Iowa darter, flathead chub, mollusks, wood frog,Woodhouse’s toad, plains leopard frog, northern leopard frog, boreal toad and greenback cutthroattrout.


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GLOSSARY OF FISHING TERMSThe following are legal methods of fishing in Colorado waters:

1. ONE PERSONALLY ATTENDED LINE. Each line shall haveonly three common hooks attached.

2. TROTLINESa. Permitted only on these reservoirs (as listed in this brochure):Adobe Creek, Henry, Horse Creek, John Martin, Meredith,Navajo, Nee Gronda, Nee Noshe, Nee So Pah, North and SouthQueens, Thurston and Two Buttes.

b. No one may use more than one trotline. c. Must be anchored, marked at each end by floats, be no longerthan 150 feet with no more than 25 droplines, and shall beweighted to place the line at least 3 feet under water.

d. Only three barbed hooks are allowed on a common hook oneach dropline.

e. Trotlines shall be tagged with the user’s name, CID number anddate set.

f.All trotlines shall be personally checked at least once in every 24-hour period.

3. JUGS a. Permitted only on these reservoirs (as listed in this brochure):Adobe Creek, Henry, Horse Creek, John Martin, Meredith, NeeGronda, Nee Noshe, Nee So Pah, North and South Queens,Thurston and Two Buttes.

b. Only 10 jugs are allowed for each license holder, each with onlyone single line and one common hook.

c. Must be tagged with the owner or user’s name and CID number.d. Must be personally checked at least once an hour.

4. UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING, ARCHERY AND GIGSa. Underwater spearfishing, archery and gigs may be used statewidefor the taking of carp and northern pike, except as prohibited byland management agencies. East of the Continental Divide, gizzard shad and white or long-

nose suckers may also be taken, unless otherwise prohibited in“Special Regulations for Fishing Waters,” page 10. Other fish maybe taken when authorized in specific waters in that section.

b. Additional restrictions apply to underwater spearfishing:1. CO2 guns or cartridge-powered spears are prohibited.2. Guns must be loaded and unloaded while the gun is submerged.3. Divers must stay within a radius of 100 feet of a float bearingthe National Divers’ Symbol.

4. Spears must be attached by a safety line.c. Archery and gigs are allowed for taking bullfrogs.

5. SNAGGING is permitted for taking kokanee salmon only, on spe-cific waters listed in “Special Regulations for Fishing Waters,” page 10.Other species snagged must be returned to the water immediately.

6. SEINES AND CAST-NETSa. Seines are allowed only for bait fish, gilled form of aquatic tigersalamander larvae and crayfish; or if authorized for emergencysalvage. See “Special Conditions and Restrictions,” page 8.

b. Seines must be made of a quarter-inch or less non-metallic squaremesh.

c. Seines cannot exceed 20 feet long and 4 feet in depth.

7. BY HAND OR WITH DIP NETSa. Allowed for bullfrogs, crayfish and the gilled form of aquatictiger salamander larvae.

b. Fish may be taken by these means or others approved by theDOW for emergency salvage.

c. Hand-held dip nets may be used for taking bait fish according torestrictions. See “Use and Collection of Bait Fish,” page 8.

8. LIVETRAPS. Cage or box traps, including set pots, shall beused only for the taking of crayfish, snapping turtles and fish cap-tured as bait fish.

9. ARTIFICIAL LIGHT may be used as a fishing aid.

10. BAIT may be used where permitted as a fishing aid, except bychumming.

»» ARTIFICIAL FLIES AND LURESmeans devices made entirely of, or acombination of, natural or syntheticnon-edible, non-scented (regardlessif the scent is added in the manufac-turing process or applied afterward),or materials such as wood, plastic,silicone, rubber, epoxy, glass, hair,metal, feathers or fiber, designed toattract fish. This does not includeanything defined as bait below.

»» BAIT means any hand-moldablematerial designed to attract fish bythe sense of taste or smell; those de-vices to which scents or smell attrac-tants have been added or externallyapplied (regardless if the scent isadded in the manufacturing processor applied afterward); scented man-ufactured fish eggs and traditionalorganic baits, including but not lim-ited to worms, grubs, crickets,leeches, dough baits or stink baits,insects, crayfish, human food, fish,fish parts or fish eggs.

»» CHUMMING means placing fish,parts of fish or other material uponwhich fish might feed in the watersof this state for the purpose of at-tracting fish to a particular area inorder that they might be taken, butsuch term shall not include fishingwith baited hooks or live traps.

»» COMMON HOOK means any hookor multiple hooks having a commonshank. All hooks attached to a man-ufactured artificial lure shall be con-sidered a common hook.

»» FISHING is defined as efforts totake fish, amphibians or crus-taceans, including by hook and line,handline, trotline, jug, seine, net,underwater spearfishing, archery,snagging or gigging.

»» FLOAT TUBE means a floating de-vice which suspends a single occu-pant in the water from the seatdown and is not propelled by oars,paddles or motors.

»»GAME FISH means all species of fishexcept prohibited nongame, endan-gered and threatened species, whichcurrently exist or may be introducedinto the state and which are classifiedas game fish by the Commission.This includes, but is not limited tobrown, brook, cutthroat, golden, lake(Mackinaw), and rainbow trout;splake (lake trout and brook trouthybrids); arctic char; grayling; koka-nee salmon; whitefish; sculpin;smallmouth, largemouth, spotted,striped, and white bass; wipers(striped bass and white bass hybrids);carp; bullhead, blue, channel, and

flathead catfish; black and whitecrappie; drum; northern pike; tigermuskie; sacramento and yellowperch; sauger; saugeye (walleye andsauger hybrids); speckled dace; rain-bow smelt; tench; walleye; bluegill;bluegill hybrids (bluegill and greensunfish); green and pumpkinseedsunfish; gizzard shad; longnose andwhite suckers; minnows (exceptbrassy, plains, plains top and sucker-mouth minnows).

»» GIG means a barbed fork with oneor more tines which is attached to ahandle.

»» JUGS means floats to which are at-tached a line and common hook.

»» MINNOW means all members ofthe families of fish classifiedCyprinidae (carp, chub, dace, gold-fish, minnow, shiner, stoneroller andtench), Cyprinodontidae (killifish,top minnow) and Clupeidae (giz-zard shad), except those designatedas nongame, threatened or endan-gered, see box on page 8, and inChapter 10 of DOW regulations.

»» NATURAL STREAM is one wherewater naturally flows regularly or in-termittently for at least part of theyear. Man-made ditches or otherchannels are not considered naturalstreams.

»» NET means seine, dip net, gill net,cast net, trap net, hoop net or simi-lar devices used to take or as an aidin taking fish, amphibians or crus-taceans.

»» PERSONALLY ATTENDED LINEmeans a rod and line, hand line ortip-up that is used for fishing andwhich is under the personal controlof a person who is in proximity to it.

»» SIZE OR LENGTH means the totallength of a fish with head and tail at-tached measured from the tip of thesnout to the tip of the tail.

»» SEINING means the capture of livefish with the use of a net that hangsvertically in the water and is used toenclose fish when its ends are pulledtogether, or are drawn ashore.

»» SNAGGING means the taking offish by snatching with hooks, ganghooks, artificial flies or lures, orsimilar devices where the fish ishooked in a part of the body otherthan the mouth.

»»TROTLINE is a single, anchored linewith a float at each end from whichdroplines are attached.

THREATENED, ENDANGERED AND NONGAME SPECIESIf caught, these species must be returned to the water immediately. Except, taking greenback cutthroattrout is permitted in specific waters and with restrictions as listed in this brochure.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO TAKE OR USE THE FOLLOWING: bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, ra-zorback sucker, Rio Grande sucker, bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, mountain sucker,Arkansas darter, roundtail chub, Rio Grande chub, plains topminnow, brassy minnow, river shiner,common shiner, northern redbelly dace, southern redbelly dace, plains minnow, suckermouth min-now, lake chub, stonecat, plains orangethroat darter, Iowa darter, flathead chub, mollusks, wood frog,Woodhouse’s toad, plains leopard frog, northern leopard frog, boreal toad and greenback cutthroattrout.

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ABRAMS CREEK - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ADAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LAKES (PUB-LIC WORKS AND MANN-NYHOLT LAKES) -ADAMS

1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

ADOBE CREEK RESERVOIR (BLUE LAKE) -BENT, KIOWA

1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.2. Bag limit and min. size for walleye and saug-eye is five in the aggregate, 15 inches long.

AGNES LAKES (UPPER AND LOWER LAKES) -JACKSON

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

AKRON CITY LAKE - WASHINGTON1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

ALBERTA PARK RESERVOIR - MINERAL (MAP, PAGE 25)


AMERICAN LAKES (SNOW AND MICHIGANLAKES) - JACKSON


ANIMAS RIVER - LA PLATA FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH LIGHTNERCREEK TO THE RIVERA CROSSING BRIDGE:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH HERMOSA CREEKDOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

ANTELOPE CREEK, WEST - GUNNISON 1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ANTERO RESERVOIR - PARK (MAP, PAGE 29)1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.2. Ice fishing shelters must be portable.

APACHE CREEK, NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS -HUERFANO

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEU.S. FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY:1. Fishing prohibited.

ARAPAHO CREEK - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)FROM MONARCH LAKE DOWNSTREAM TO USFS125:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

ARAPAHOE BEND NATURAL AREA (BASS,BEAVER, CORMORANT AND SNAPPERPONDS) - LARIMER


ARCHULETA CREEK - SAGUACHETHAT PORTION WITHIN THE COCHETOPA STATEWILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH) DOWN-

STREAM FROM DOME LAKES STATE WILDLIFEAREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

ARKANSAS RIVER - CHAFFEE, FREMONT,LAKE, PUEBLO (MAP, PAGE 11)

FROM THE U.S. 24 RIVER OVERPASS DOWN-STREAM TO THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF THEHAYDEN RANCH, AS POSTED:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and max. size limit for trout isone, 12 inches long.

FROM THE STOCKYARD BRIDGE (CHAFFEE CR102) BELOW SALIDA DOWNSTREAM 7.5 MILESTO THE CONFLUENCE WITH BADGER CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

FROM THE BRIDGE AT VALCO PONDS DOWN-STREAM TO PUEBLO BOULEVARD (EXCEPT ATTHE PUEBLO NATURE CENTER AS POSTED):1. Artificial flies and lures only.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR FISHING WATERSNOTE: The following waters and DOW properties have more restrictivefishing regulations than standard bag and possession limits, manner of take,fish ing hours, etc. If a specific water doesn’t appear in this list, statewide reg-ulations apply.Special regulations are designed to provide the best fishing and maintain

the long-term welfare of fish. They include bag limits, size limits and harvestrestrictions.

By reducing bag limits and requiring that certain fish be returned to thewater, larger fish may result. While many streams and rivers support a dailybag and possession limit, anglers are asked to reduce their harvest by practic-ing voluntary, selective harvest. This brochure only includes fishing regulations, such as bag and possession

limits. State wildlife areas have additional regulations. If you plan to visit anSWA, you must consult the DOW’s Colorado State Wildlife Areas brochure forregulations that apply to specific properties.

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The most diverse trout species in North Amer-ica, the cutthroat trout covers the broadest habi-tat range of any stream-dwelling trout in theWestern hemisphere. The rugged topography of the cutthroat

trout’s range has lead to isolation, which in turnhas given rise to 14 recognized subspecies. Four of these evolved in Colorado: the Col-

orado River cutthroat trout, greenback cut-throat trout and the Rio Grande cutthroat trout. In addition, the yellowfin cutthroat trout was

historically found in Twin Lakes at the headwa-ters of the Arkansas drainage. Unfortunately,

this predator that grew to more than 10 poundsis now extinct.

All three remaining species haveeither been petitioned to be listedor are currently listed underthe Endangered Species Act. Dramatic reductions in

their range have occurred pri-marily because of the intro-duction of non-native

salmonids — specifically rainbowtrout that hybridize with cutthroat trout

— and brook and brown trout that tend to re-place them in streams and rivers. In an effort to preserve the legacy of these

fish, multiagency conservation teams have beenestablished for each subspecies.

PROTECTED CUTTHROAT WATERSVarious cutthroat waters, specifically those con-sidered Cutthroat Conservation and RecreationWaters, are protected throughout the state. In these waters, fishing is allowed by artificial

flies and lures only and all cutthroat trout mustbe returned to the water immediately upon catch. These restrictions are to accommodate the

growing number of cutthroat trout streams andlakes that are being included in conservationand recovery actions according to managementplans.

THE CUTTHROATTROUT STORY

Cutthroat trout© DOW

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2. Trout 16 inches or longer must be returned tothe water immediately.

ARKANSAS RIVER, MIDDLE FORK OF THESOUTH ARKANSAS - CHAFFEE

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TOBOSS LAKE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

AUGUSTORA CREEK - ARCHULETA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

AURORA (SENAC) RESERVOIR - ARAPAHOE1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.2. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long. 3. Min. size for walleye is 18 inches long. 4. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

BARD CREEK - CLEAR CREEKFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE WEST FORK OF CLEARCREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

BARKER RESERVOIR - BOULDER1. Ice fishing prohibited.

BARR LAKE - ADAMS1. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong.2. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

BEAR CREEK - CONEJOSFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE CONEJOS RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

BEAR CREEK - EL PASOFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TOHIGH DRIVE:1. Fishing prohibited.

BEAR CREEK - JEFFERSONFROM THE BASE OF EVERGREEN LAKE DAMDOWNSTREAM TO BEAR CREEK RESERVOIR:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout (exceptrainbow) is two. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

BEAR CREEK - MONTEZUMAFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE DOLORES RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

BEAR CREEK RESERVOIR - JEFFERSON1. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong.2. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

BEAR RIVER - GARFIELD, ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

BEAVER CREEK - GUNNISON1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

BEAVER CREEK - MINERAL 1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

BEAVER CREEK RESERVOIR - RIO GRANDE(MAP, PAGE 25)

1. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

BEAVER CREEK WEST - GUNNISON1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

BIG BEND CREEK - LA PLATA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

BIG CREEK LAKE (LOWER) - JACKSON1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout and/orsplake is three. Only one may be longer than 26inches.

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BIG LAKE - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

BIG THOMPSON PONDS - LARIMER1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for large-mouth and smallmouth bass is one in aggregate,15 inches long.

BIG THOMPSON RIVER - LARIMER FROM THE BASE OF OLYMPUS DAM AT LAKEESTES DOWNSTREAM TO THE BRIDGE AT

WALTONIA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately.

BLACK HOLLOW CREEK - LARIMER(MAP, PAGE 23)

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE POUDRE RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

BLANCA WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA (BLMPONDS) - ALAMOSA

1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long.2. Fishing prohibited Feb. 15-July 15.

BLANCO RIVER - ARCHULETAFROM THE BLANCO DIVERSION DAM DOWN-STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SANJUAN RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

BLUE MESA RESERVOIR - GUNNISON 1. Ice fishing shelters must be portable.2. No bag or possession limit for lake trout. 3. Only one lake trout longer than 38 inchesmay be taken per day. 4. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31.

BLUE RIVER - GRAND, SUMMIT (MAP, LEFT)GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM DILLONRESERVOIR DAM TO GREEN MOUNTAINRESERVOIR INLET

FROM THE NORTH INLET AT SUMMIT CR 3 (COYNEVALLEY ROAD 3 MILES NORTH OF BRECKEN-RIDGE) DOWNSTREAM TO DILLON RESERVOIR:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

FROM DILLON DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THENORTH CITY LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SILVER-THORNE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM THE NORTH CITY LIMITS OF SILVERTHORNEDOWNSTREAM TO THE COLO. 9 BRIDGE OVERBLUE RIVER AT BLUE RIVER STATE WILDLIFE AREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

FROM THE COLO. 9 BRIDGE OVER THE BLUERIVER AT BLUE RIVER STATE WILDLIFE AREADOWNSTREAM TO THE GREEN MOUNTAINRESERVOIR INLET:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

FROM GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR DAMDOWNSTREAM TO THE COLORADO RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

BOBTAIL CREEK - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEDENVER WATER BOARD DIVERSION:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

BONNY RESERVOIR - YUMA 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong. 3. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

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BOSS LAKE - CHAFFEE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

BOULDER CREEK - BOULDER FROM THE UPPER END OF EBEN FINE PARK(WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BOULDER) DOWN-STREAM TO 55TH STREET:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

BOYD LAKE - LARIMER 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches long. 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong. 4. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

BRUSH CREEK - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE EAGLE RIVERUPSTREAM FOR 2.5 MILES:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

BRUSH CREEK, WEST - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)IN THE SYLVAN LAKE INLET AND UPSTREAM FORA HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited Sept. 1-Nov. 30.

BRUSH HOLLOW RESERVOIR - FREMONT 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth andspotted bass is 15 inches long.

BULL BASIN RESERVOIR NO. 1 - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

BULL CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1, NO. 2 ANDCONNECTING CHANNELS - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

BURGESS CREEK - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

BUTTON ROCK (RALPH PRICE) RESERVOIR -BOULDER

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two. 3. Fishing prohibited Nov. 1-April 30.

CABIN CREEK - GARFIELD FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited.

CANYON CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE I-70 BRIDGEDOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THECOLORADO RIVER:1. Fishing prohibited March 15-May 15 andOct. 1-Nov. 30.

CARNERO CREEK, MIDDLE - SAGUACHE(MAP, PAGE 25)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

CARNERO CREEK, NORTH - SAGUACHE (MAP, PAGE 25)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

CARNERO CREEK, SOUTH - SAGUACHE(MAP, PAGE 25)


CARTER CREEK - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

CARTER LAKE - LARIMER 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Bag and max. size limit for walleye is three, 21inches long. 3. Walleye longer than 21 inches must be re-turned to the water immediately.4. Possession limit for walleye is six. 5. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleanedfish in boat on lake. 6. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

CASCADE CREEK - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

CASCADE CREEK - HUERFANO FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEU.S. FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY:1. Fishing prohibited.

CAT CREEK - RIO GRANDE, CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

CAT CREEK, NORTH & SOUTH FORKS - RIO GRANDE


CATARACT CREEK - SUMMIT (MAP, PAGE 12)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

CHARTIER POND - MORGAN 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

CHATFIELD RESERVOIR - DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON (MAP, PAGE 28)

1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Bag limit and min. size for walleye is three, 18inches long. 3. Only one walleye longer than 21 inches maybe taken per day. 4. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100feet of dam or walleye spawning nets from 4p.m.-9 a.m. March 15-April 15.

CHEESMAN RESERVOIR - DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON (MAP, PAGE 28)

1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1-April 30.2. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after sunsetto one-half hour before sunrise. 3. Fishing prohibited on dam and around reser-voir as posted. 4. Ice fishing prohibited. 5. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-30.

CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR - ARAPAHOE 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Bag limit and min. size for walleye is three, 18inches long. 3. Only one walleye longer than 21 inches maybe taken per day. 4. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100feet of dam or walleye spawning nets from 4p.m.-9 a.m. March 15-April 15.

CHEYENNE CREEK, NORTH - EL PASO, TELLERFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TOGOLD CAMP ROAD:1. Fishing prohibited.

CIMARRON RIVER - MONTROSE1. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31.

CLEAR CREEK - CHAFFEE (MAP, PAGE 11)FROM THE GAUGING STATION (APPROXIMATELYHALF-MILE ABOVE CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR)DOWNSTREAM TO CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

CLEAR CREEK - LA PLATA 1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

TOP 5 PLACES TO...

FISH FOR KOKANEE1. Blue Mesa Reservoir, Gunnison Co.

2. Lake Granby, Grand Co.

3. Williams Fork Reservoir, Grand Co.

4. Wolford Mountain Reservoir, Grand Co.

5. Eleven Mile Reservoir, Park Co.

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CLEAR CREEK HOLDING PONDS - ADAMS 1. Fishing prohibited except for youths in DOWangler education activities.

CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR - CHAFFEE (MAP, PAGE 11)

1. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

CLEAR LAKE - JACKSON1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

CLINTON RESERVOIR - SUMMIT (MAP, PAGE 12)1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

COCHETOPA CREEK - SAGUACHEON THAT PORTION WITHIN THE COCHETOPASTATE WILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately.

COLORADO RIVER - GARFIELD, EAGLE,GRAND, MESA (MAPS, PAGES 14-16 AND 27)

GOLD MEDAL WATER FROM FRASER RIVERTO TROUBLESOME CREEK.

FROM LAKE GRANBY DAM DOWNSTREAM TOTHE U.S. 40 BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILESWEST OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE U.S. 40 BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY

THREE MILES WEST OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGSDOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITHTROUBLESOME CREEK (APPROXIMATELY FIVEMILES EAST OF KREMMLING):1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE WILLIAMSFORK RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH TROUBLESOMECREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE I-70 EXIT 90BRIDGE AT RIFLE (EXCLUDING 50 YARDS UP-STREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE CONFLU-ENCES WITH CANYON, GRIZZLY AND NO NAMECREEKS):1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OFTHE CONFLUENCES WITH CANYON, GRIZZLYAND NO NAME CREEKS:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two. 2. Fishing prohibited March 15-May 15 andOct. 1-Nov. 30.

COLORADO RIVER, NORTH FORK INCLUDINGSHADOW MOUNTAIN SPILLWAY - GRAND

FROM SHADOW MOUNTAIN DAM SPILLWAY TOLAKE GRANBY, INCLUDING COLUMBINE BAY TO

THE TWIN CREEK INLET:1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

COMO CREEK - BOULDERFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH NORTH BOULDER CREEK:1. Fishing prohibited.

CONEJOS RIVER - CONEJOSFROM THE LOWER BRIDGE AT THE TOWN OFPLATORO DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCEWITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE CONEJOS RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

FROM MENKHAVEN RESORT DOWNSTREAM TOTHE UPPER BOUNDARY OF ASPEN GLADECAMPGROUND:1. Artificial flies only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

CONEJOS RIVER, LAKE FORK - CONEJOSFROM THE HEADWATERS INCLUDING BIG LAKE,DOWNSTREAM TO AND INCLUDING ROCK LAKEAND ITS OUTLET:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

CONNECTED LAKE - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for large-mouth bass is two, 18 inches long.

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COOPER LAKE - HINSDALE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

CORNELIUS CREEK - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH GEORGE CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

CORRAL CREEK - SUMMIT (MAP, PAGE 12)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

COTTONWOOD CREEK, LITTLE - MOFFAT (MAP, PAGE 33)

FROM FREEMAN RESERVOIR UPSTREAM FOR AQUARTER OF A MILE:1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1-July 31.

COTTONWOOD LAKE - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

CRAWFORD RESERVOIR - DELTA1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long.2. No bag or possession limit for yellow perch.

FROM THE FENCE ON TOP OF THE CRAWFORDRESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE NORTHBOUNDARY FENCE:1. Fishing prohibited in spillway, stilling basinand outlet canal.

CROSHO RESERVOIR - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 33)

1. Bag, possession and min. size limit forgrayling is two, 16 inches long.

CRYSTAL LAKE - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Artificial flies and lures only.

CRYSTAL RESERVOIR - MONTROSE1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

CULEBRA CREEK - COSTILLAFROM THE COLO. 159 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAMAPPROXIMATELY 3 MILES TO THE JAQUEZBRIDGE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately. 3. Landowner permission and Colorado Cour-tesy Card required, available at San Luis VisitorCenter.

CUNNINGHAM CREEK - PITKIN1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

DAIGRE LAKE - HUERFANO1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Ice fishing prohibited.

DEEP CREEK - SAN MIGUEL1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

DEER BEAVER CREEK - SAGUACHE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

DELANEY BUTTE LAKES (NORTH, SOUTH,AND EAST) - JACKSON

1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two. 3. Brown trout 14-20 inches long must be re-turned to the water immediately. 4. Rainbow and cutthroat trout 18-22 inches longmust be returned to the water immediately.

NORTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE:1. Fishing prohibited from dam and within100 feet of dam Sept. 15-Nov. 15. 2. Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of

standing water line.

SOUTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE:1. Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of stand-ing water line.

DEPOORTER LAKE - SEDGWICK1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

DIXON LAKE - LARIMER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

DOLORES RIVER - DOLORES, MESA, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, SAN MIGUEL

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE WEST FORK

OF THE DOLORES RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO THESTANDING WATER LINE OF MCPHEE RESERVOIR:1. Taking kokanee prohibited except Nov. 15-Dec. 31 when snagging permitted.

FROM MCPHEE DAM DOWNSTREAM APPROXI-MATELY 11 MILES TO THE BRADFIELD BRIDGE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM MCPHEE DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THESTATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

DOTY PARK LAKE - MORGAN1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

DOUG CREEK - MONTROSE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

DUKE LAKE - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for large-mouth bass is two, 18 inches long.

EAGLE RIVER - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST FORKAND THE SOUTH FORK DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE I-70 EXIT 147 BRIDGE IN EAGLEDOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THECOLORADO RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

EAST PASS CREEK - SAGUACHE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

EAST RIVER - GUNNISONFROM THE UPSTREAM PROPERTY BOUNDARYAT THE ROARING JUDY FISH HATCHERY DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THETAYLOR RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and max. size limit for trout istwo, 12 inches long. 3. Taking kokanee prohibited.

FROM ROARING JUDY HATCHERY OUTLETDOWNSTREAM TO ROARING JUDY PROPERTYBOUNDARY:1. Fishing prohibited Aug. 1-Oct. 31.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR - ARCHULETA1. Largemouth bass 12-15 inches long must bereturned to the water immediately.

ELAINE T. VALENTE OPEN SPACE LAKES,NORTH LAKE - ADAMS

1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or

TOP 10 PLACES TO...

TAKE KIDS FISHING1. Fort Collins City Park, Larimer Co.

2. North Michigan Reservoir, Jackson Co.3. Cottonwood Park Lake, Jefferson Co.4. Corn Lake, Mesa Co.

5. Kyle’s Pond, Routt Co.6. Chipeta Lake, Montrose Co.

7. Haviland Lake, La Plata Co.8. Nichols Reservoir, El Paso Co.9. Monument Lake, El Paso Co.10. Anticline Lake, Pueblo Co.

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ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR - PARK (MAP, PAGE 29)1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is four.Only two may be longer than 16 inches. 3. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1-Dec. 31east of inlet buoy line.

ELK CREEK - SAN MIGUEL1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ELK RIVER - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

ELK RIVER (NORTH, SOUTH AND MIDDLEFORKS) - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)

1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

ELKHEAD RESERVOIR - MOFFAT, ROUTT(MAP, PAGE 33)

1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for large-mouth bass is two, 15 inches long.2. Only two bass in aggregate can be longer than15 inches. 3. Bag and possession limit for crappie is 10.

EMERALD LAKES (BIG AND LITTLE) - HINSDALE

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and max. size limit for troutis two, 14 inches long.

IN THE LAKE CREEK INLET FOR A HALF-MILEABOVE BIG EMERALD LAKE:1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1-July 15.

EVANS CITY LAKE (RIVERSIDE PARK) - WELD1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

FAIRGROUNDS LAKE - BOULDER1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must bereturned to the water immediately.

FAWN CREEK - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 31)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

FISH CREEK - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

FLORIDA RIVER - LA PLATAFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TOLEMON RESERVOIR:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE EAST OF DURANGODOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THEANIMAS RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,

yellow perch or crappie.

FORBES PARK LAKE - COSTILLA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FORT MORGAN PONDS - MORGAN1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

FOURMILE CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARINGFORK RIVER UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited March 15-May 15 andOct. 1-Nov. 30.

FRANK EASEMENT PONDS - WELD1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

FRASER CREEK - GARFIELD FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited.

FRASER RIVER - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH ST. LOUIS CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH ST. LOUIS CREEKDOWNSTREAM TO THE COLORADO RIVER:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FREEMAN RESERVOIR - MOFFAT (MAP, PAGE 33)WITHIN 50 YARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE INLETAND UPSTREAM FOR A QUARTER-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1-July 31.

FRENCH GULCH - SUMMIT (MAP, PAGE 12)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

FRYINGPAN LAKES NO. 2 AND NO. 3 - PITKIN1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

FRYINGPAN RIVER - EAGLE, PITKIN (MAP, PAGE 27)

FROM RUEDI DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK

RIVER, APPROXIMATELY 14 MILES:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout (except brown trout) must be returnedto the water immediately. 3. Bag, possession and max. size limit for browntrout is two, 14 inches long.

GEORGE CREEK - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH SHEEP CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

GOLDEN PARK PONDS NOs. 1, 2, 3 AND 4 -BOULDER

1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth

bass is 15 inches long.

ON GOLDEN PARK PONDS NO. 1 AND NO. 2:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

GORE CREEK - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH RED SAND-STONE CREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CON-

FLUENCE WITH THE EAGLE RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

GRAND LAKE - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable.2. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. 3. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is four.Only one may be longer than 36 inches. Oct. 1-June 30, all lake trout 26-36 inches long must bereturned to water immediately.

GRANDVIEW PONDS - ADAMS1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

GRANEROS CREEK - PUEBLOFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEU.S. FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY:1. Fishing prohibited.

GREEN CREEK, LITTLE - GRAND, ROUTT(MAP, PAGE 15)


GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR - SUMMIT (MAP, PAGE 12)

1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is eight.2. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

GREEN RIVER - MOFFAT1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

GRIFFITH RESERVOIR - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

GRIMES CREEK - LA PLATAFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THESTANDING WATER LINE OF VALLECITO RESER-VOIR:1. All kokanee must be returned to water fromSept. 1-Nov. 14. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15-Dec. 31.

GRIZZLY CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADORIVER UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited March 15-May 15 andOct. 1-Nov. 30.

GROSS RESERVOIR - BOULDER1. Fishing prohibited from 9 p.m.-4 a.m. or asposted at main entrance.2. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Jan. 31.

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GROUNDHOG CREEK - DOLORESFROM GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR UPSTREAMFOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited April 15-July 15.

GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR - DOLORESIN THE NASH CREEK AND GROUNDHOG CREEKINLETS UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited April 15-July 15.

GUNNISON RIVER - DELTA, GUNNISON, MONTROSE

GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM 200 YARDSDOWNSTREAM OF THE CRYSTAL RESER-

VOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO NORTH FORK

FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF EAST AND TAYLORRIVERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE U.S. 50 BRIDGE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for browntrout is two, 16 inches long. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AND TAY-LOR RIVERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE STANDINGWATER LINE OF BLUE MESA RESERVOIR, INCLUD-ING ALL TRIBUTARY CANALS AND DIVERSIONS:1. Taking kokanee prohibited Aug. 1-Oct 31.2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31.

FROM BLUE MESA DAM DOWNSTREAM 225YARDS:1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

FROM THE CLOSURE SIGNS BELOW BLUE MESADAM DOWNSTREAM TO MORROW POINT RESER-VOIR DAM:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

FROM MORROW POINT RESERVOIR DAM DOWN-STREAM FOR 130 YARDS:1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

FROM THE CLOSURE SIGN BELOW MORROWPOINT RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TOCRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

FROM CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAMFOR 200 YARDS:1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

FROM 200 YARDS DOWNSTREAM OF THE CRYS-TAL RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE RE-LIEF DITCH DIVERSION (5 MILES ABOVE AUSTINBRIDGE):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SMITH FORKDOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THECOLORADO RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

GUNNISON RIVER, LAKE FORK - GUNNISON,HINSDALE

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE

WATERFALL AT SHERMAN:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

FROM FIRST BRIDGE CROSSING ABOVE LAKESAN CRISTOBAL DOWNSTREAM TO LAKE SANCRISTOBAL:1. Artificial flies only.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH HIGH BRIDGEGULCH DOWNSTREAM TO THE BLM BOUNDARYBELOW THE GATE CAMPGROUND:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for browntrout is two, 16 inches long. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

FROM THE BLM BOUNDARY BELOW THE GATECAMPGROUND TO THE CONFLUENCE WITHCHERRY CREEK:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH CHERRY CREEKDOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER RED BRIDGECAMPGROUND BOUNDARY:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for browntrout is two, 16 inches long. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

FROM THE UPPER RED BRIDGE CAMPGROUNDBOUNDARY DOWNSTREAM TO BLUE MESARESERVOIR:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

GUNNISON RIVER, NORTH FORK - DELTA,GUNNISON

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH ANTHRACITECREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCEWITH THE GUNNISON RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

GYPSUM PONDS SWA - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

HAHN CREEK - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 31)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

HALLENBECK (PURDY MESA) RESERVOIR -MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)

1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. Largemouth bass 12-15 inches long must bereturned to the water immediately. No morethan two largemouth bass in any bag and pos-session limit can be longer than 15 inches.

HAMILTON CREEK - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

HANGING LAKE - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)1. Fishing prohibited.

HARVEY GAP RESERVOIR - GARFIELD(MAP, PAGE 27)

1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Bag and possession limit for channel catfish istwo.

HAT CREEK - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

HAXTUN CITY LAKE (GUN CLUB LAKE) -PHILLIPS


HAYDEN CREEK, SOUTH PRONG - FREMONTFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH HAYDEN CREEK:1. Fishing prohibited.

HEADACHE CREEK - ARCHULETA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

HEBERTON CREEK - GARFIELD FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE1. Fishing prohibited.

HENRY RESERVOIR - CROWLEY1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.

HERMOSA CREEK, EAST FORK - LA PLATAFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH SIG CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

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2. McPhee Reservoir, Montezuma Co.

3. Rifle Gap Reservoir, Garfield Co.

4. Harvey Gap Reservoir, Garfield Co.

5. Jumbo Reservoir, Logan Co.6. Aurora Reservoir, Arapahoe Co.

7. Boyd Lake, Larimer Co.

8. Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo Co.9. John Martin Reservoir, Bent Co.10. Trinidad Reservoir, Las Animas Co.

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2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

HIDDEN LAKES - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

HIGHLINE RESERVOIR - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for large-mouth bass is two, 15 inches long.

HIMES CREEK - MINERAL1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

HINE LAKE - JEFFERSON1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 18 inches long.

HOHNHOLZ LAKE NO. 3 - LARIMER1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is four.

HOLYOKE CITY LAKE (LIONS CLUB FISHINGHOLE) - PHILLIPS


HOMESTAKE CONVEYANCE CHANNEL (SPIN-NEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR INLET DITCH) -PARK (MAP, PAGE 29)

1. Fishing prohibited.

HORSE CREEK RESERVOIR (TIMBER LAKE) -BENT, OTERO

1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.

HORSESHOE RESERVOIR - HUERFANO1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth andspotted bass is 15 inches long.

HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR - LARIMER1. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches long.2. Fishing prohibited in inlet area as postedMarch 15-May 31.

HUERFANO RIVER - HUERFANOFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEU.S. FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

HUNT LAKE - CHAFFEE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

ILLINOIS RIVER - JACKSONWITHIN THE DIAMOND J STATE WILDLIFE AREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

JACKSON LAKE (RESERVOIR) - MORGAN1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable.2. Min. size for wipers is 15 inches long. 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong. 4. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day. 5. Fishing prohibited in outlet ditch below damaround rotary screen.

IN THAT PORTION OF THE LAKE IN JACKSONLAKE STATE PARK NORTH OF THE BOAT RAMP:

1. Fishing prohibited Nov. 1-last day of regularwaterfowl season.

IN THAT PORTION OF THE LAKE THAT IS IN JACK-SON LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA:1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1-last day of regularwaterfowl season.

JERRY CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 -MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)

1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. All fish must be returned to the water imme-diately. 3. Float tubes with chest-high waders permitted.

JIM CREEK - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

JOE WRIGHT CREEK - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH JOE WRIGHTRESERVOIR UPSTREAM TO COLO. 14:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1-July 31.

JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR - LARIMER(MAP, PAGE 23)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.

JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR - BENT1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.2. Bag limit and min. size for walleye and saug-eye is five in the aggregate, 15 inches long.

JOHNSTOWN RESERVOIR - WELD1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong. 4. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

JUMBO (JULESBURG) RESERVOIR - LOGAN,SEDGWICK

1. Min. size for wipers is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches. 4. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

JUNIATA RESERVOIR - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. Largemouth bass 12-15 inches long must bereturned to the water immediately. No morethan two largemouth bass in any bag and pos-session limit can be longer than 15 inches.

KELLY LAKE - JACKSON1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

KENNEY RESERVOIR - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 31)

1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.

KERR LAKE - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

KETNER LAKE - JEFFERSON1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

KINGFISHER POND (FORT COLLINS ENVIRON-MENTAL LEARNING CENTER) - LARIMER


KINNEY CREEK (3 MILES EAST OF HOT SUL-PHUR SPRINGS) - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)


KITSON RESERVOIR - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Bag, possession and min. size limit forgrayling is two, 16 inches long.

KOA LAKE - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

LA PLATA RIVER - LA PLATAFROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TOTHE STATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

LAGERMAN RESERVOIR - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

LAKE ARBOR - JEFFERSON1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong. 3. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

LAKE CREEK - HINSDALEFROM BIG EMERALD LAKE INLET UPSTREAMFOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1-July 15.

LAKE DOROTHEY - LAS ANIMASWITHIN THE LAKE DOROTHEY STATE WILDLIFEAREA, INCLUDING SCHWACHHEIM CREEK ANDALL OTHER DRAINAGES INTO THE LAKE:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

LAKE FORK CREEK - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH GLACIER CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

LAKE GRANBY - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)

1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable.2. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. 3. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is four. 4. Jan. 1-Aug. 31, bag and possession limit fortrout (except lake trout) and kokanee is four,

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singly or in aggregate. 5. Sept. 1-Dec. 31, bag and possession limit for trout(except lake trout) is four, singly or in aggregate. 6. Sept. 1-Dec. 31, bag and possession limit forkokanee is 10. 7. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31except in Columbine Bay from the inlet of TwinCreek upstream.

IN COLUMBINE BAY FROM THE INLET OF TWINCREEK UPSTREAM:1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

LAKE JOHN - JACKSON1. Bag and possession limit for trout is four.

LARAMIE RIVER - LARIMERWITHIN THE HOHNHOLZ STATE WILDLIFE AREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

LESTER CREEK - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)FOR A QUARTER OF A MILE UPSTREAM AND AQUARTER OF A MILE DOWNSTREAM FROMPEARL LAKE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 18 inches long.

LON HAGLER RESERVOIR - LARIMER1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for large-mouth and smallmouth bass is one in aggregate,18 inches long.

LONE PINE CREEK - LARIMERFROM PARVIN LAKE UPSTREAM TO LARIMER CR74E (RED FEATHER LAKES ROAD):1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

LONETREE RESERVOIR - LARIMER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for wipers is 15 inches long. 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong. 4. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

LONG DRAW RESERVOIR - LARIMER(MAP, PAGE 23)


LOS PINOS CREEK - SAGUACHEON THAT PORTION WITHIN THE COCHETOPASTATE WILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to water immediately.

LOS PINOS RIVER - HINSDALE, LA PLATAFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEWEMINUCHE WILDERNESS BOUNDARY:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN BAYFIELD DOWN-STREAM TO NAVAJO RESERVOIR:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

LOST TRAIL CREEK - GUNNISON (MAP, PAGE 27)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

LOWELL PONDS - ADAMS1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

MACK MESA RESERVOIR - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for large-mouth bass is two, 15 inches long.

MAD CREEK - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

MANCOS RIVER - MONTEZUMAFROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN MANCOS DOWN-STREAM TO THE STATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

MARTIN LAKE - HUERFANO1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth andspotted bass is 15 inches long.

MAY CREEK - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE POUDRE RIVER:1. Fishing prohibited.

MCCALL LAKE - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long.

McELMO CREEK - MONTEZUMAFROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE EAST OF CORTEZDOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

McKAY LAKE - ADAMS1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. Largemouth bass must be returned to thewater immediately.

McMURRY PONDS - LARIMER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

McPHEE RESERVOIR - MONTEZUMA1. Largemouth and smallmouth bass 10-15 incheslong must be returned to the water immediately.2. No bag or possession limit for walleye. 3. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

MEADOW CREEK - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

MEADOW CREEK, EAST - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

MEDANO CREEK - SAGUACHE, ALAMOSA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

MEDANO CREEK, HUDSON BRANCH -SAGUACHE


MEDANO CREEK, LITTLE - SAGUACHE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

MEREDITH RESERVOIR - CROWLEY1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.

MICHIGAN RIVER - JACKSONWITHIN THE DIAMOND J STATE WILDLIFE AREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

MIDDLE CREEK, EAST - SAGUACHEFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEWATERFALL APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES UPSTREAMFROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

MINERS CREEK - SAGUACHE (MAP, PAGE 25)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

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ICE FISH IN JANUARY1. Antero Reservoir, Park Co.2. Eleven Mile Reservoir, Park Co.3. Blue Mesa Reservoir, Gunnison Co.

4. Jumbo Reservoir, Logan Co.5. Harvey Gap Reservoir, Garfield Co.

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MITCHELL CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEUPPER BOUNDARY OF THE GLENWOODSPRINGS FISH HATCHERY:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

MONTGOMERY RESERVOIR - PARK1. Ice fishing prohibited.2. Fishing prohibited Dec. 1-May 31.

ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RESERVOIR ANDFROM THE WEST FACE OF THE DAM:1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

MONUMENT RESERVOIR - LAS ANIMAS1. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1-Dec. 31.

MORRISON CREEK - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

MORROW POINT RESERVOIR - GUNNISON,MONTROSE

1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

MOUNT ELBERT FOREBAY RESERVOIR - LAKE(MAP, PAGE 11)

1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is one.Lake trout 22-34 inches long must be returnedto the water immediately.

MOWER RESERVOIR - JEFFERSON1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. All fish must be returned to water immediately.

MUDDY CREEK, LITTLE - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

NASH CREEK - DOLORESFROM GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR UPSTREAMFOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited April 15-July 15.

NATIVE LAKE - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

NAVAJO LAKE - DOLORES1. Artificial flies and lures only.

NAVAJO RESERVOIR - ARCHULETA1. Trotlines permitted.

AT THE NAVAJO STATE PARK BOAT RAMP ANDMOORING COVE ONLY:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Jan. 31.

NAVAJO RIVER - ARCHULETA, CONEJOSFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TOBRIDAL VEIL FALLS:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

FROM THE OSO DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAMTO THE STATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,

largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

NEE GRONDA RESERVOIR - KIOWA1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.2. Bag limit and min. size for walleye and saug-eye is five in the aggregate, 15 inches long.

NEE NOSHE RESERVOIR - KIOWA1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.2. Bag limit and min. size for walleye and saug-eye is five in the aggregate, 15 inches long.

NEE SO PAH RESERVOIR (SWEETWATER ANDJET) - KIOWA


NEWLIN CREEK - CUSTER, FREMONTFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEU.S. FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY:1. Fishing prohibited.

NICKELSON CREEK - PITKIN (MAP, PAGE 27)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

NO NAME CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADORIVER UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited March 15-May 15 andOct. 1-Nov. 30.

NOLAN CREEK - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

NORTH LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA - LAS ANIMAS


NORTH PLATTE RIVER - JACKSONWITHIN THE BROWNLEE OR VERNER STATEWILDLIFE AREAS:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THEROUTT NATIONAL FOREST DOWNSTREAM

TO WYOMING (NORTHGATE CANYON):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

NORTH PLATTE RIVER, NORTH FORK - JACKSON


NORTH SHIELDS PONDS - LARIMER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

NORTH STERLING RESERVOIR - LOGAN1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches long. 3. Min. size for wipers is 15 inches long. Onlyone can be longer than 25 inches. 4. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong.

5. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

NORTH TAYLOR CREEK - CUSTER1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

NORTHWATER CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

OSIER CREEK - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

OVERLAND TRAIL POND - LOGAN1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

PAONIA RESERVOIR (MUDDY CREEK) - GUNNISON

FROM THE TOP OF PAONIA DAM DOWNSTREAMTO BOUNDARY FENCE BELOW STILLING BASIN:1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

PARACHUTE CREEK, EAST FORK - GARFIELD(MAP, PAGE 16)


PARACHUTE CREEK, EAST MIDDLE FORK -GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 16)


PARVIN LAKE - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

IN THE INLET STREAM (LONE PINE CREEK) UPSTREAM TO LARIMER CR 74E (RED FEATHERLAKES ROAD):1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

PASS CREEK - MINERAL (MAP, PAGE 25)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

PASTURE CREEK - LA PLATA, SAN JUAN1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

PEARL LAKE - ROUTTINCLUDING THE INLET STREAM FOR A QUARTER-MILE ABOVE INLET AND THE OUTLET STREAMFOR A QUARTER-MILE BELOW THE OUTLET 1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 18 inches long.

PELLA CROSSING RECREATION AREA PONDS(ALL PONDS) - BOULDER

1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must bereturned to the water immediately.

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PENNOCK CREEK - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEINTERSECTION WITH USFS TRAIL NO. 928 (SIG-NAL MOUNTAIN TRAIL):1. Fishing prohibited.

PIEDRA RIVER - ARCHULETAFROM THE PIEDRA RIVER BRIDGE ON USFS 631(PIEDRA ROAD) DOWNSTREAM TO THE LOWERBOUNDARY OF THE TRES PIEDRA RANCH (1.5MILES ABOVE U.S. 160):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TONAVAJO RESERVOIR:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

PIEDRA RIVER, EAST FORK - MINERAL, HINSDALE


PIKES PEAK NORTH SLOPE RECREATIONAREA (CRYSTAL, NORTH CATAMOUNT ANDSOUTH CATAMOUNT) - EL PASO, TELLER

1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is two.

NORTH CATAMOUNT RESERVOIR ONLY:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

PIT D POND - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

POAGE LAKE - RIO GRANDE (MAP, PAGE 25)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and max. size limit for trout istwo, 12 inches long.

POOSE CREEK - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

PORCUPINE LAKE - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

POUDRE RIVER - LARIMER(MAP, PAGE 23)

FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKBOUNDARY DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU-ENCE WITH JOE WRIGHT CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE UPPER BOUNDARY OF THE BIG BENDCAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU-ENCE WITH BLACK HOLLOW CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE HOMBRERANCH (BELOW RUSTIC) DOWNSTREAM TO THEPINGREE PARK ROAD/BRIDGE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM THE UPPER BOUNDARY OF GATEWAYPARK (WATER DIVERSION FOR FORT COLLINS)DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THENORTH FORK OF THE POUDRE RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

POUDRE RIVER, NORTH FORK - LARIMER(MAP, PAGE 23)

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH DIVIDE CREEKDOWNSTREAM TO BULL CREEK (ABOVE HALLI-GAN RESERVOIR):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM MILTON SEAMAN RESERVOIR DOWN-STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THEPOUDRE RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

POUDRE RIVER, SOUTH FORK - LARIMER(MAP, PAGE 23)

FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKBOUNDARY DOWNSTREAM FOR 1 MILE:1. Fishing prohibited.

PREWITT RESERVOIR - LOGAN, WASHINGTON

1. Min. size for wipers is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong. 3. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

PRONGER POND - LOGAN1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

PROSPECT PARK LAKES - JEFFERSON1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

BASS LAKE AND WEST PROSPECT LAKES ONLY:1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.

PROSPECT PONDS NO. 2 AND NO. 3 -LARIMER


PUEBLO RESERVOIR - PUEBLO1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth andspotted bass is 15 inches long.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for walleyeand saugeye is five in the aggregate, 18 inches long. 3. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

4. Underwater spearfishing allowed for channel,blue and flathead catfish with an aggregate bagand possession limit of five and for wiper with abag and possession limit of five.5. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100feet of dam from 4 p.m.-9 a.m. March 15-April 15.6. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleanedfish in boat on lake.

PURGATOIRE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK - LAS ANIMAS

WITHIN THE BOSQUE DEL OSO STATE WILDLIFEAREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to water immediately.

PURGATOIRE RIVER, SOUTH FORK - LAS ANIMAS

WITHIN THE BOSQUE DEL OSO STATE WILDLIFEAREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to water immediately.

QUEENS RESERVOIR, NORTH AND SOUTH -KIOWA


QUINCY RESERVOIR - ARAPAHOE1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two. 3. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 18 inches long. 4. Min. size for tiger muskie is 40 inches long. 5. Access controlled by Aurora Parks & Recre-ation as posted.

RAMPART RESERVOIR - EL PASO1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is two.2. Ice fishing prohibited.

RANCH CREEK, NORTH FORK - GRAND(MAP, PAGE 15)


RED LION SWA - LOGAN1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long.

RHODES GULCH - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

RIDGWAY RESERVOIR - OURAY1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)

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2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for small-mouth bass is two, 15 inches long. 3. Bag, possession and min. size limit for walleyeis one, 18 inches long.

RIO BLANCO LAKE - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 31)1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.2. Only one northern pike longer than 34 inchesmay be taken per day.

RIO DE LOS PINOS - CONEJOSFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEWATERFALL AT THE SOUTH SAN JUAN WILDER-NESS BOUNDARY:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

RIO GRANDE - HINSDALE, MINERAL, RIOGRANDE (MAP, BELOW)

FROM THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF RIVER HILLCAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM TO THE WESTFENCE OF MASONIC PARK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and max. size limit for browntrout is two, 12 inches long. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

FROM THE COLO. 149 BRIDGE AT SOUTHFORK DOWNSTREAM TO THE RIO GRANDE

CANAL DIVERSION STRUCTURE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for brown

trout is two, 16 inches long. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to the waterimmediately.

RIO LADO CREEK - MONTEZUMA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

RIVERBEND PONDS NOs.1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 -LARIMER


ROAD BEAVER CREEK - GUNNISON1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ROARING CREEK - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ROARING FORK CREEK - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ROARING FORK OF THE NORTH PLATTE -JACKSON

WITHIN THE ODD FELLOWS OR MANVILLE STATEWILDLIFE AREAS:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

ROARING FORK RIVER - PITKIN, GARFIELD(MAP, PAGE 27)

GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM FRYINGPANRIVER TO COLORADO RIVER

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH McFARLANECREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER WOODYCREEK BRIDGE:1. Artificial flies only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

FROM THE UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGEDOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THECOLORADO RIVER (EXCLUDING 50 YARDS UP-STREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE CON-FLUENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK ANDTHREEMILE CREEK):1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

FROM 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWN-STREAM FROM THE CONFLUENCES WITH FOUR-MILE CREEK AND THREEMILE CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long. 3. Fishing prohibited March 15-May 15 andOct. 1-Nov. 30.

ROCK CREEK - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

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ROCK LAKE - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ROCKY FORK CREEK - PITKIN (MAP, PAGE 27)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LAKE - DENVER1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long.

ROSEMONT RESERVOIR - TELLER1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Ice fishing prohibited.

ROUGH CANYON - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

RUBY JEWEL LAKE - JACKSON1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

RUNYON/FOUNTAIN LAKES STATE WILDLIFEAREA - PUEBLO

1. Ice fishing prohibited.

SAGUACHE CREEK - SAGUACHE (MAP, PAGE 25)FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLE ANDSOUTH FORKS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU-ENCE WITH CALIFORNIA GULCH:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

SAGUACHE CREEK, MIDDLE & SOUTH FORK -SAGUACHE (MAP, PAGE 25)

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE SOUTH FORK OFSAGUACHE CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

SAINT VRAIN CREEK (NORTH) - BOULDERFROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH HORSE CREEKDOWNSTREAM TO THE INLET OF BUTTON ROCKRESERVOIR:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

SAINT VRAIN STATE PARK - WELDBALD EAGLE LAKE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must bereturned to the water immediately.

BLUE HERON LAKE:1. Bag, possession and min. size limit for bass isone in aggregate, 21 inches long.

SAN FRANCISCO CREEK (MIDDLE AND WESTFORKS) AND WEST SAN FRANCISCO LAKE - RIO GRANDE (MAP, PAGE 25)

THAT PORTION ON U.S. FOREST SERVICE LANDSINCLUDING WEST SAN FRANCISCO LAKE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

SAN JUAN RIVER - ARCHULETAFROM THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 160 AND U.S.84 DOWNSTREAM THROUGH PAGOSA SPRINGS

TO THE INTERSECTION OF APACHE STREETWITH THE RIVER, INCLUDING RIVER CENTERPONDS:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN PAGOSASPRINGS DOWNSTREAM TO NAVAJO RESER-VOIR:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

SAN MIGUEL RIVER - MONTROSE, SAN MIGUEL

FROM THE COLO. 90 BRIDGE AT PINON DOWN-STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE DO-LORES RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

SAWHILL PONDS - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

ALL PONDS EXCEPT 1 AND 1A:1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.

SCHWACHHEIM CREEK - LAS ANIMASWITHIN THE LAKE DOROTHEY STATE WILDLIFEAREA:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

SECOND CREEK - DELTA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

SARVIS CREEK - GRAND, ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

SEVERY CREEK - EL PASOFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEU.S. FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY:1. Fishing prohibited.

SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR - GRAND(MAP, PAGE 15)

1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable.

SHADOW MOUNTAIN SPILLWAY - GRAND(MAP, PAGE 15)

FROM SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO LAKE GRANBY INCLUDING COLUMBINE BAY TO THE TWINCREEK INLET:1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1-Dec. 31. 2. Snagging prohibited.

SHEEP CREEK - CONEJOSFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THECONEJOS RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

SHEEP CREEK - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AND

WEST FORKS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU-ENCE WITH THE POUDRE RIVER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

SHEEP CREEK, EAST AND WEST FORKS -LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TOTHE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AND WESTFORKS:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

SILVER LAKE - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

SLATER CREEK, SOUTH FORK AND WESTPRONG OF THE SOUTH FORK - ROUTT


SLOAN LAKE - HINSDALE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

SNELL CREEK - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 31)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

SODA CREEK - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

SOUTH PLATTE PARK (LITTLETON) - ARAPAHOE


SOUTH PLATTE RIVER - DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, PARK, TELLER(MAPS, PAGES 28-29)

FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLEAND SOUTH FORKS DOWNSTREAM TOSPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR:

1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout 12-20 inches long must be returned tothe water immediately. 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.Only one may be longer than 20 inches.

FROM THE OUTLET OF SPINNEY MOUNTAINRESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO THE INLETOF ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR:

1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to the water imme-diately. 3. Some portions may be closed to fishing asposted from Sept. 15-Dec. 31 for kokaneespawning.

FROM IMMEDIATELY BELOW ELEVEN MILE DAMDOWNSTREAM TO THE WAGON TONGUE GULCHROAD BRIDGE AT SPRINGER GULCH (ELEVENMILE CANYON):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

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FROM CHEESMAN DAM DOWNSTREAM TOTHE UPPER WIGWAM CLUB PROPERTY LINE:1. Artificial flies and lures only.

2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately.

FROM THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF THE WIG-WAM CLUB DOWNSTREAM TO SCRAGGYVIEW PICNIC GROUND:

1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

FROM STRONTIA SPRINGS DAM DOWNSTREAMTO 300 YARDS UPSTREAM FROM THE DENVERWATER BOARD'S MARSTON DIVERSION STRUC-TURE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM CHATFIELD DAM DOWNSTREAM TO C-470:1. Bag limit and min. size for walleye is three, 18inches long. 2. Only one walleye longer than 21 inches maybe taken per day.

SOUTH PLATTE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK -PARK(MAP, PAGE 29)

FROM THE COLO. 9 BRIDGE (4.9 MILES NORTH OFGARO) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCEWITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE SOUTH PLATTE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout 12-20 inches long must be returned tothe water immediately. 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.Only one may be longer than 20 inches.

SOUTH PLATTE RIVER, SOUTH FORK - PARK(MAP, PAGE 29)

FROM U.S. 285 DOWNSTREAM TO ANTERORESERVOIR:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout 12-20 inches long must be returned tothe water immediately. 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.Only one may be longer than 20 inches.

FROM ANTERO RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM INTHE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED CHANNEL TO THECONFLUENCE WITH THE EXISTING CHANNEL:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately.

FROM THE LOWER BOUNDARY FENCE OF THEBADGER BASIN STATE WILDLIFE AREA DOWN-STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE MID-DLE FORK OF THE SOUTH PLATTE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout 12-20 inches long must be returned tothe water immediately. 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.Only one may be longer than 20 inches.

SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR -PARK(MAP, PAGE 29)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after sunset

to one-half hour before sunrise. 3. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout isone, 20 inches long. 4. Ice fishing prohibited.

SPRAT-PLATTE LAKE - ADAMS1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. Min. size for largemouth bass is 18 incheslong.

SPRUCE CREEK NO. 1 - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 12)1. Artificial flies and lures only.

2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

SPRUCE CREEK NO. 3 - SUMMIT (MAP, PAGE 12)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

STALKER LAKE - YUMA1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

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STANDLEY LAKE - JEFFERSON1. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 incheslong.2. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 21 inches may be taken per day.

STEARNS LAKE - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

STEELMAN CREEK - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEDENVER WATER BOARD DIVERSION:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

SUMMIT RESERVOIR - MONTEZUMA1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long.

SWAMP LAKES - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

SWAN RIVER - SUMMIT (MAP, PAGE 12)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for trout istwo, 16 inches long.

SWAN RIVER, NORTH FORK - SUMMIT(MAP, PAGE 12)


SWEITZER LAKE - DELTA1. All fish must be returned to the water imme-diately.

SYLVAN LAKE - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)IN THE INLET AND UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited Sept. 1-Nov. 30.

TAMARACK RANCH POND - LOGAN1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

TAYLOR CREEK, LITTLE - MONTEZUMA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR - GUNNISON1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout isthree. Only one may be longer than 26 inches.2. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. 3. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

TAYLOR RIVER - GUNNISONFROM THE TOP OF TAYLOR DAM AND THENFROM THE DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 325 YARDS:1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

FROM A POINT 325 YARDS BELOW TAYLOR DAMDOWNSTREAM TO THE LOWER BOUNDARY OFTHE TAYLOR STATE WILDLIFE AREA (APPROXI-MATELY 0.4 MILES):1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

TELLER LAKE - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

THREE LAKES (LOWEST AND MIDDLE LAKES) -LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)


THREEMILE CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 27)FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARINGFORK RIVER UPSTREAM FOR A HALF-MILE:1. Fishing prohibited March 15-May 15 andOct. 1-Nov. 30.

THURSTON RESERVOIR - PROWERS1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.

TIMBERLINE LAKE - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

TORSIDO CREEK - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

TOTTEN RESERVOIR - MONTEZUMA1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long.

TRAPPER CREEK - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 16)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

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TRAPPERS LAKE - GARFIELD (MAP, PAGE 31)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag, possession and max. size limit for cut-throat is two, 11 inches long. All cutthroat greaterthan 11 inches must be returned to water.3. No bag or possession limit for brook trout. 4. Fishing prohibited in inlets and upstream forone-half mile. 5. Fishing prohibited within 100 feet of eitherside of inlet streams. 6. Fishing prohibited within 100 feet of eitherside of outlet and downstream to first falls.

TRINIDAD RESERVOIR - LAS ANIMAS1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth andspotted bass is 15 inches long.2. Bag and possession limit for walleye andsaugeye is five in the aggregate. 3. Only one walleye or saugeye in the aggregatelonger than 18 inches may be taken per day.

TROUT CREEK - RIO BLANCO, ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately. 3. Bag limit for whitefish is four. 4. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

TURQUOISE RESERVOIR - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is two.

TUTTLE CREEK - SAGUACHE1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.

TWIN LAKES - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is one.Lake trout 22-34 inches long must be returnedto the water immediately.

TWO BUTTES RESERVOIR - BACA1. Trotlines and jugs permitted.

TWO LEDGE RESERVOIR - JACKSON1. Artificial flies and lures only.

UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER - OURAYFROM THE OURAY CR 23 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAMTO RIDGWAY RESERVOIR:1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

FROM RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THEFENCE JUST BELOW THE USGS GAUGE STATION:1. Fishing prohibited except as posted.

FROM THE FENCE JUST BELOW THE USGS GAUGESTATION BELOW RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAMTO THE CONFLUENCE WITH COW CREEK:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately.

FROM THE RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TOTHE CONFLUENCE WITH THE GUNNISON RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

UNION RESERVOIR (CALKINS LAKE) - WELD1. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long.

2. Min. size for wipers is 15 inches long.

VALLECITO CREEK - LA PLATA, SAN JUANFROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THESOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE WEMINUCHEWILDERNESS:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THEWEMINUCHE WILDERNESS DOWNSTREAM TOTHE LA PLATA CR 501 BRIDGE:1. All kokanee must be returned to water fromSept. 1-Nov. 14. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15-Dec. 31.

FROM THE LA PLATA CR 501 BRIDGE DOWN-STREAM TO THE STANDING WATER LINE OF VAL-LECITO RESERVOIR:1. Fishing prohibited Sept. 1-Nov. 14. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15-Dec. 31.

VASQUEZ CREEK, LITTLE - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THEDENVER WATER BOARD DIVERSION:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

VASQUEZ CREEK, SOUTH FORK - GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)


VAUGHN RESERVOIR - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 33)

1. Bag and possession limit for cutthroat is two.

VIRGINIA GULCH CREEK, WEST - LA PLATA1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

VIRGINIA LAKE - LAKE (MAP, PAGE 11)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

WACKER PONDS (FORMERLY KNOWN ASHANSON BROS. PONDS) - MORGAN


WAHATOYA STATE WILDLIFE AREA - HUER-FANO

1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Ice fishing prohibited.

WALDEN PONDS (EXCEPT WALLY TOEVSPOND) - BOULDER

1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must bereturned to the water immediately.

WALKER STATE WILDLIFE AREA - MESA (MAP, PAGE 16)

1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1-last day of Feb.

WALTON CREEK - ROUTT (MAP, PAGE 33)1. Bag limit for whitefish is four.

2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

WANEKA LAKE (LAFAYETTE) - BOULDER1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

WARD ROAD POND - JEFFERSON1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies orlures must be 1.5 inches or longer.2. All fish must be returned to the water imme-diately.

WASHINGTON PARK (LILY POND) - DENVER1. Fishing restricted to youths 15 or younger.

WATSON LAKE - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)1. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 incheslong.2. No live minnows.

WEST CREEK - MESAFROM THE COLO. 141 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM 5MILES TO THE CONFLUENCE OF UTE CREEK:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

WEST CROSS CREEK - EAGLE (MAP, PAGE 14)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

WHITE RIVER - RIO BLANCO (MAP, PAGE 31)

FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH ANDSOUTH FORKS OF THE WHITE RIVER DOWN-STREAM TO THE COLO. 13 BRIDGE BELOWMEEKER (EXCLUDING THE SLEEPY CAT EASE-MENT, WAKARA LEASE AND THE MEEKER PAS-TURE STATE WILDLIFE AREA):1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

ON THE SLEEPY CAT EASEMENT, WAKARA LEASE,AND THE MEEKER PASTURE STATE WILDLIFEAREA EAST OF MEEKER:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH ANDSOUTH FORKS OF THE WHITE RIVER DOWN-STREAM TO KENNEY RESERVOIR:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

FROM TAYLOR DRAW DAM DOWNSTREAM 400YARDS:1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

FROM 400 YARDS BELOW TAYLOR DRAW DAMDOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

WHITE RIVER, NORTH FORK - RIO BLANCO(MAP, PAGE 31)

FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TOCONFLUENCE WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THEWHITE RIVER:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

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WHITE RIVER, SOUTH FORK -RIO BLANCO(MAP, PAGE 31)

FROM THE HEADWATERSDOWNSTREAM TO CONFLU-ENCE WITH THE NORTH FORKOF THE WHITE RIVER:1. Bag and possession limitfor trout is two.

WILLIAMS FORK RESERVOIR- GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)

1. Northern pike 26-34 inchesmust be returned to the waterimmediately.2. Snagging kokanee permit-ted Sept. 1-Dec. 31.

FROM THE BUOY LINE AT THEWILLIAMS FORK RIVER INLETUPSTREAM TO THE FIRSTGRAND COUNTY ROADBRIDGE:1. Fishing and snagging pro-hibited Sept. 15-Nov. 30.

WILLIAMS FORK RIVER -GRAND (MAP, PAGE 15)

FROM WILLIAMS FORK DAMDOWNSTREAM TO THE CON-FLUENCE WITH THE COL-ORADO RIVER:1. Artificial flies and luresonly. 2. Trout must be returned tothe water immediately.

WILLIAMS GULCH - LARIMER(MAP, PAGE 23)

FROM THE HEADWATERSDOWNSTREAM TO THE CON-FLUENCE WITH THE POUDRE RIVER:1. Fishing prohibited.

WILLOW CREEK (LITTLE SNAKE DRAINAGE) -MOFFAT


WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR - GRAND(MAP, PAGE 15)

1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable.

WINDSOR RESERVOIR - WELD1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

WOLF CREEK - CONEJOS1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Cutthroat must be returned to the water im-mediately.

WOODS LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA - SAN MIGUEL


WRIGHTS LAKE - CHAFFEE1. Artificial flies and lures only.

YAMPA RIVER - ROUTT, MOFFAT(MAP, PAGE 33)

FROM THE HEADWATERS OF THE YAMPA RIVERDOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THEGREEN RIVER:1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish,largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northernpike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead,yellow perch or crappie.

FROM THE HEADWATERS TO THE CONFLUENCEWITH TROUT CREEK (INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES):1. Bag limit for whitefish is four. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is eight.

FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR0.6 OF A MILE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immediately.

FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM TOCATAMOUNT LAKE:1. Spawning areas (redds) closed to fishing asposted.

FROM 0.6 OF A MILE BELOW STAGECOACH DAMDOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH WAL-TON CREEK, EXCLUDING CATAMOUNT LAKE:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH WALTON CREEKDOWNSTREAM FOR 4.8 MILES TO THE JAMESBROWN (SOUL CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE)BRIDGE, IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS:1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately.

FROM THE JAMES BROWN (SOUL CENTER OFTHE UNIVERSE BRIDGE) DOWNSTREAM TO THECOLO. 394 BRIDGE NEAR CRAIG:1. Bag and possession limit for trout is two.

YOUNGS CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1, NO. 2AND NO. 3 - DELTA (MAP, PAGE 16)


YUMA CITY LAKE - YUMA1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouthbass is 15 inches long.

ZIMMERMAN LAKE - LARIMER (MAP, PAGE 23)1. Artificial flies and lures only.2. Trout must be returned to the water immedi-ately. 3. Fishing prohibited in inlet area as posted Jan.1-July 31.

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