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Printed for free distribution by: CONTENTS COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) 6060 Broadway, , CO 80216 ■ 303-297-1192 WHAT’S NEW: 2019...... 1 cpw.state.co.us LICENSE INFORMATION...... 1–2 OUR MISSION: The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to perpetuate the wildlife ■ License & Habitat Stamp fees...... 1 resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system and to provide enjoyable ■ Habitat Stamp information...... 1 and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. ■ Health advisories...... 1 ■ License requirements; residency requirements; special licenses...... 2 COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE, ACTING DIRECTOR Jeffrey M. Ver Steeg GENERAL INFORMATION...... 3–7 COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEMBERS, as of March 2019 ■ How to get started fishing...... 3 John Howard, Chair Carrie Besnette Hauser ■ Help improving ...... 3 Michelle Zimmerman, Vice-Chair Marvin McDaniel ■ State records by weight; state records program; award lengths...... 4 James Vigil, Secretary Luke Schafer ■ programs: Gold Medal Waters; Master Angler; Wild Trout...... 5 Robert W. Bray Eden Vardy ■ Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)...... 6 Taishya Adams Dan Gibbs, ex-officio member ■ Glossary of fish terms...... 7 Charles Garcia Kate Greenberg, ex-officio member Marie Haskett Jeffrey M. Ver Steeg, Acting CPW Director ■ Online fishing information resources...... 7 REGULATION BROCHURE EDITOR COVER PHOTO FISHING LAWS...... 8–10 Chelsea Harlan © Ken Papaleo ■ Legal fishing methods...... 8 PRINTED ■ Special conditions & restrictions...... 8−9 March 2019 by Publication Printers, Denver: 320,000 copies ■ Statewide bag & possession limits...... 10 Printing paid for with hunting and fishing license fees. ■ MAP: Wiper/white & walleye/saugeye ...... 10 CPW receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In ac- cordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act SPECIAL REGULATIONS: FISHING WATERS...... 11–39 of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act ■ MAP: Upper Arkansas ...... 12 of 1975 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the ■ MAP: Basin...... 13 Interior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ■ MAP: Middle Colorado & Eagle ...... 15 age, disability or sex. ■ MAP: Upper — Headwaters to Radium...... 16 NOTICE: Laws and regulations in this brochure are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. Complete Colorado wildlife statutes and regulations are ■ MAP: Conejos & Alamosa River Drainages...... 18 available at CPW offices listed below and online: cpw.state.co.us/regulations ■ MAP: Upper Gunnison Basin — Taylor Park Res. to Blue Mesa Res...... 19 ■ MAP: Lower Gunnison — Blue Mesa Res. to Delta...... 21 CPW REGIONAL AND AREA OFFICE LOCATIONS ■ MAP: Lower Colorado River & Grand Mesa...... 22 ADMINISTRATION ■ MAP: Upper Poudre River Drainage...... 25 1313 Sherman St., #618 ■ MAP: Upper Basin...... 27 Denver, 80203 ■ MAP: Middle Colorado & Roaring Fork Rivers...... 28 303-297-1192 ■ MAP: South in South Park...... 30 ONLY the offices below can assist hunters with animal checks and taking samples that ■ MAP: — Cheesman Res. to Chatfield Res...... 31 are related to hunting activities. See the CPW website for a complete list of our parks ■ MAP: White River — Headwaters to Meeker...... 33 locations that can also sell licenses, issue duplicate licenses and accept licenses for refunds. ■ MAP: White River — Meeker to state line...... 34 BRUSH GRAND JUNCTION MONTE VISTA ■ MAP: — Headwaters to Craig...... 36 28167 County Rd. T 711 Independent Ave. 0722 S. Rd. 1 E. Brush, 80723 Grand Junction, 81505 Monte Vista, 81144 FISH IDENTIFICATION...... 40–41 970-842-6300 970-255-6100 719-587-6900 COLORADO SPRINGS GUNNISON MONTROSE GET THE BROCHURE ONLINE: cpw.state.co.us/fishing/brochure 4255 Sinton Rd. 300 W. New York Ave. 2300 S. Townsend Ave. Colorado Springs, 80907 Gunnison, 81230 Montrose, 81401 Send us your fishing photos and stories for a chance to be 719-227-5200 970-641-7060 970-252-6000 featured on a brochure cover or CPW's online blog! DENVER HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS PUEBLO [email protected] 6060 Broadway 346 Grand County Rd. 362 600 Reservoir Rd. Denver, 80216 Hot Sulphur Springs, 80451 Pueblo, 81005 COVER PHOTO: 303-291-7227 970-725-6200 719-561-5300 C OLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE ▶ 2019 Colorado DURANGO LAMAR SALIDA © Ken Papaleo Fishing 151 E. 16th St. 2500 S. Main St. 7405 Hwy. 50 SEASON: APRIL 1, 2019–MARCH 31, 2020 Durango, 81301 Lamar, 81052 Salida, 81201 OTHER PHOTOS, LEFT TO RIGHT: 970-247-0855 719-336-6600 719-530-5520 ▶ Going fishing. © Wayne D. Lewis, CPW FORT COLLINS MEEKER STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ▶ A fly fisherwoman at . 317 W. Prospect Rd. 73485 Hwy. 64 925 Weiss Dr. Fort Collins, 80526 Meeker, 81641 Steamboat Springs, 80487 © Vic Schendel 970-472-4300 970-878-6090 970-870-2197 ▶ © Vic Schendel GLENWOOD SPRINGS cpw.state.co.us 0088 Wildlife Way ▶ © Dustin Doskocil Glenwood Springs, 81601 970-947-2920 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WHAT'S NEW WHAT’S NEW: 2019 REGULATION CHANGES & NEW INFORMATION ▶ THE FUTURE GENERATIONS ACT & THE MUSSEL-FREE COLORADO ACT PASSED ▶ AGE INCREASE FOR SENIOR AND LOW-INCOME SENIOR FISHING LICENSES: THE 2018 STATE LEGISLATURE: Thank you to all of the hunters and anglers Colorado residents must now be 65 instead of 64 to purchase an annual senior who helped support the Future Generations Act, the Mussel-free Colorado fishing license or senior lifetime low-income fishing license. See page 2. Act and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. These acts are a huge step for funding wildlife conservation. You’ll see some changes in 2019, including a small fee ▶ WALLEYE SPAWNING CLOSURE DATES EXPANDED AT SEVERAL PROPERTIES: increase for resident licenses and the Wildlife Education Fund. Please check Chatfield, Cherry Creek and Pueblo Reservoirs are closed to fishing from the website for more information: cpw.state.co.us/feechanges the and within 100 feet of the dam or walleye spawning nets from Mar. 1–April 15 (instead of from Mar. 15), or until spawning operations are ▶ NEW AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) STAMP NOW REQUIRED: complete. The closure is also 24 hours a day now at these properties. Motorboats and sailboats must have an ANS Stamp prior to launching in ▶ NEW REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES: Colorado waters. Boat owners are required to purchase the ANS Stamp, ■ : Fishing is no longer allowed on the ponds in the dog off- and boat operators must retain proof of purchase (an electronic or printed leash area. See page 14. receipt) on their person, motorboat or sailboat when operating the vessel. ■ Dry Gulch: Fishing is with artificial flies and lures only, and all trout must be ■ Motorboats and sailboats registered in Colorado, and those residents that are exempt returned to the water immediately. See page 20. from in-state registration: $25.00 ■ Pueblo Reservoir: New crappie and wiper restrictions: The bag and possession ■ Motorboats and sailboats that are registered outside of Colorado: $50.00 limit for crappie is 10, and the min. catch size is 10 inches long; the bag Boaters registering in Colorado will purchase the ANS stamp at time of and possession limit for wiper is 5, and only one wiper longer than 21 registration, either online or at any CPW office or state park. Nonresidents, inches may be taken per day. See page 32. and those residents with watercraft documented by the U.S. Guard or ■ Rio Grande: Special regulations now apply to a larger portion of the river, otherwise exempt from in-state registration, can purchase the ANS Stamp from the lower boundary of River Hill Campground, downstream to the online at cpw.state.co.us (click "Buy and Apply"), or at any CPW office, Colo. 149 bridge. See page 33. state park or sales location. ■ Upper Seepage Lake: Fishing is with artificial flies and lures only. The bag and Funding contributes to the detection, prevention and management of possession limit for trout is 2, and the min. catch size is 16 inches long. See ANS in the state. Thank you for protecting our waters and contributing to page 38. conservation in Colorado! Go to cpw.state.co.us/boatingregistration and see "Aquatic Nuisance Species," page 6 of this brochure, for more details. ▶ THE SEARCH-AND-RESCUE & WILDLIFE EDUCATION FUND FEES WILL BE ADDED TO THE SECOND ROD STAMP & ADDITIONAL-DAY FISHING LICENSE: See prices in the fee table. LICENSE INFORMATION ANNUAL LICENSES ARE VALID APRIL 1, 2019–MARCH 31, 2020 LICENSE FEES, HABITAT STAMPS, ANS STAMP HABITAT STAMPS FEE WHAT YOU NEED TO BUY A LICENSE ■ Annual Habitat Stamp (nonrefundable)...... $10 1. ID. Secure and verifiable ID. Only one is required per person, ages 18–64, per year buying or applying for a license. 2. PROOF of residency for Colorado residents. (See page 2.) 3. HABITAT STAMP. ■ Lifetime Habitat Stamp...... $300.25 (See below.) 4. A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER is required for new customers ages 16 and older NEW AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) STAMP AMOUNT (age 12 for a second-rod stamp). ■ RESIDENTS HABITAT STAMPS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANGLERS Annual...... $25.00 Habitat Stamps are $10 and only one is required per person, per year ■ NONRESIDENTS for anyone ages 18–64. Stamps are valid April 1–March 31. Annual...... $50.00 ▶ You must purchase a stamp before buying or applying for a hunting or fishing license. LICENSES FEE ▶ A lifetime stamp is $300.25. ■ RESIDENTS ▶ Anyone who holds a free lifetime fishing license, a veteran’s lifetime Adult annual (18–64)...... $34.75 combination small game/fishing license or are approved for the Big Game Senior annual (65+)...... $9.75 Mobility Impaired Hunting Program is exempt from the Habitat Stamp Small game & fishing combo...... $49.75 requirement. See cpw.state.co.us/accessibility.

■ NONRESIDENTS SEASON DATES Colorado waters are open to taking fish, amphibians and crus- Annual...... $96.75 taceans day and night, year round, except if otherwise stated in the regulation Five-day...... $31.75 section of this brochure. See pages 11–39. ■ YOUTH NEW Residents ages 16–17...... $9.75 FREE FISHING DAYS Residents and nonresidents can fish without a license or Second-rod charge still applies. Habitat Stamp on June 1–2, 2019. All other rules and regulations apply. RESIDENTS & NONRESIDENTS ■ Second-rod stamp...... $10.75 HEALTH ADVISORIES A second-rod stamp per year is available to anyone who has purchased a fishing license and any youth under 16 (see page 2). EATING YOUR CATCH? ■ One-day fishing: residents...... $13.75 Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages Colorado residents to go fishing and enjoy eating the fish they ■ One-day fishing: nonresidents...... $16.75 catch. Keep in mind that not all fish should be eaten in unlimited amounts. Fish are an important ■ Additional-day fishing...... $6.75 part of a healthy diet: They are a lean, low-calorie source of protein and nutrients. However, some fish Customers buying a one-day or additional day license are exempt from meat may contain chemicals that could pose health risks. The Colorado Department of Public Health the Habitat Stamp fee with the first two of these licenses. and Environment, in cooperation with CPW, tests fish throughout the state for the presence of certain The Habitat Stamp fee will be assessed when a third license of this type is purchased. contaminants (such as mercury, arsenic and selenium) that may be present in some fish. All license fees include a 25-cent search-and-rescue fee and a $1.50 fee CURRENT ADVISORIES ARE ONLINE: colorado.gov/cdphe/wq-fish-consumption for the Wildlife Education Fund. 1 CPW.STATE.CO.US LICENSES

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS cpw.state.co.us/proofofresidency ▶ ADULTS: People 16 and older are required to buy and ▶ The residence address you give to buy or apply for a license must be the same as the address carry with them a fishing license to fish or take fish, given for Colorado state income tax purposes. amphibians and crustaceans, except as prohibited. ▶ You terminate your Colorado residency if you apply for, buy or accept a resident hunting, ▶ YOUTH: NEW Residents ages 16–17 can purchase a fishing fishing or trapping license issued by another state or foreign country, register to vote outside license for $9.75. Those under 16 can take a full bag and Colorado or accept a driver's license that shows an address other than in Colorado. possession limit without a license. However, they must ▶ Colorado licenses with a black banner that states “Not Valid for Federal Identification, Voting have a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. or Public Benefit” cannot be used to prove residency. ▶ SENIORS: Colorado residents NEW 65 and older can RESIDENCY TYPES obtain an annual senior fishing license for $9.75, which 1. STANDARD COLORADO RESIDENT includes the 25-cent search-and-rescue fee and the a. Requirements: Customer must live in Colorado for at least 6 consecutive months prior to $1.50 Wildlife Education Fund fee. License must be buying or applying for any resident CPW product, have their primary residence in Colo- carried while fishing. Seniors must have a second-rod rado and have not applied for or purchased a resident license or pass outside of Colorado stamp if fishing with a second line. in the last 6 months. a. Senior lifetime low-income fishing licenses also are b. Proof: Current and Valid Colorado driver’s license/ID with a Colorado address issued 6 or available for Colorado residents NEW 65 or older. For more months prior. If the Colorado driver’s license/ID is not 6 months old, the customer information and eligibility requirements, contact any must provide at least two forms of additional residency proof, as outlined in "Additional CPW location. Residency Proofs" below. ▶ SECOND-ROD STAMP: Anglers can use a second rod, hand line 2. STUDENT: ATTENDING SCHOOL FULL-TIME IN COLORADO or tip-up by purchasing a second-rod stamp. One stamp is a. Requirements: Customer must be attending school full time at an accredited Colorado school allowed per season and is nontransferable. A second-rod starting at least 6 months prior to buying or applying for any resident CPW product. stamp does not entitle an angler to an additional bag limit, b. Proof: Student ID, name of institution, date customer became full-time student, school nor can it be used for another person to fish. transcript showing full-time status. a. Those with disability licenses must purchase a stamp 3. STUDENT: ATTENDING SCHOOL FULL-TIME OUTSIDE OF COLORADO if fishing with a second line. a. Requirements: Customer must meet Colorado residency requirements and be attending an b. A second-rod stamp is not required when only using accredited school outside of Colorado, paying nonresident tuition. or jugs. c. Youths under 16 must have and carry with them a b. Proof: Student ID, name of institution, date customer became full-time student, proof of second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. out-of-state tuition payment. d. Seniors fishing with a senior license must have a 4. MILITARY: STATIONED IN COLORADO second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. a. Requirements: Customer must be active-duty military stationed in Colorado (including their spouse/dependents). Residency begins the date the orders begin. ▶ COMMERCIAL LICENSE: $40; required to take or possess b. Proof: Military ID and Orders. , amphibians or crustaceans for commercial purposes. Applications are available at CPW loca- 5. MILITARY: COLORADO HOME OF RECORD tions. License holders must submit an annual report a. Requirements: Customer must be active-duty military stationed outside of Colorado, but to CPW within 30 days of the license expiration date. with Colorado as their home of record, paying income tax as a Colorado resident (includes Holders are required to provide live-fish buyers with a spouse/dependents). receipt stating the seller’s name, date of sale, species and b. Proof: Military ID and Orders. number sold. 6. YOUTH ▶ CHILD SUPPORT DELINQUENCY: State and Federal law re- a. Children under the age of 18 have the same residency status as their parent, legal guardian quire a Social Security number to buy a license. It is not or person with whom they live the majority of the time per court order. displayed on the license but is provided, if requested, OTHER RESIDENCY INFORMATION to ​Child Support Enforcement authorities. Hunting 1. ADDITIONAL RESIDENCY PROOFS and fishing licenses are not issued to those suspended a. Customers who otherwise meet residency requirements but whose Colorado driver’s for noncompliance with child support. Any current license or ID was issued or renewed less than 6 months ago, or who have a CPW-approved licenses become invalid if held by an individual who is religious exemption to photo identification on their record, must provide at least two ad- deemed noncompliant by ​Child Support Enforcement. ditional proofs of residency. Those proofs include: income sources (pay stubs), utility bills, ▶ ARMED FORCES EXEMPTION: Colorado residents on active state income tax documents (as a full-time resident), lease agreements/rent receipts, motor duty with U.S. armed forces out of state can fish free vehicle registration, voter registration. without a license while here on temporary leave, maxi- 2. MULTIPLE HOMES mum of 30 days a year. You must carry official leave a. If you have a home in Colorado and another location, call 303-297-1192 to make sure you com- papers while fishing. ply with Colorado residency requirements before obtaining a CPW license or state park pass. SPECIAL LICENSE INFORMATION DISABILITY LICENSES c. Or, a Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation Final Admission of You can obtain applications for disabled licenses on the CPW website or at Liability form indicating total and permanent disability. CPW locations. Send them to 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216. Licenses 2. Colorado residents who are disabled veterans or Purple Heart recipients are valid only during Colorado residency. can obtain a veteran's lifetime combination small game/fishing license. To Those eligible for free licenses are: qualify, the following documentation must be provided: 1. Colorado residents who are totally and permanently disabled must provide a. Proof of a service-connected disability of 60 percent or more, as rated either: by the VA. An eligibility letter can be obtained from the VA by calling a. Documented proof that shows an entitlement date for Social Security 1-800-827-1000. disability benefits that began seven years ago or longer. b. Proof of hunter education if born on or after Jan. 1, 1949. b. Or, a physician’s statement attesting that the applicant is “totally and per- c. Purple Heart recipients who can provide documented proof are also manently disabled.” All four words need to be stated on the letter from eligible for a veteran's combination license. the physician on the physician’s letterhead. 2 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL GENERAL INFORMATION HOW TO GET STARTED FISHING GEAR, , TIPS FOR BEGINNERS OF ALL AGES Fishing is a great lifetime activity and a fun way for families to spend time together outdoors. Getting started isn’t complicated. Follow our basic equipment guide and you’ll be hooked before you know it!

1 PICK YOUR ROD & REEL A closed-face spincast rod and reel are great for learning how to fish.

2 CHOOSE YOUR BAIT TROUT BASS SUNFISH & CRAPPIE Different species of fish have different ■ Powerbait ■ Stinkbait ■ Jigs ■ Jigs appetites. Choose your bait based on ■ Lures ■ Worms ■ Worms ■ Worms what kind of fish are in the lake and what ■ Flies ■ Mealworms you are trying to catch. Look at the list of ■ eggs waters in this brochure for any additional ■ Worms bait restrictions. ■ Jigs

■ , 4- to 8-lb. test ■ Bobbers ■ Hooks, #8 or #10 ■ Swivels, #10 ■ Sinkers, 1/8 oz. ■ Hemostats or 3 GET YOUR GEAR ON needle-nose pliers You need just a few basic items to get These help you Swivels keep dislodge hooks and started fishing. The fun part is adding to your line from your gear collection as you progress! grip line while tying twisting. knots. 4 ▶ Thread the line through eye of the hook. Double PUTTING IT TOGETHER: KNOW YOUR back and make five or more turns around the line. There are lots of fishing knots. The clinch knot Improved Clinch Knot is a good, basic knot swivel to get you started. Bring the end of line back through the first loop ▶ sinker formed behind the eye. Then go through the big loop. snelled line and hook combo or: use clinch knots to tie line ▶ Wet knot and pull the tag end to tighten down the coils. Slide it tight against the eye, clip excess. to swivel and the hook to the other end of the line

5 PICK YOUR SPOT Where should you go? You can find your Special fishing regulations also included. perfect fishing hole by using the CPW cpw.state.co.us/fish/fishingatlas Fishing app, or find the fishing atlas online. HELP IMPROVE YOUR FISHERIES SOME FISH SPECIES ARE GOOD WHERE THEY BELONG, HERE ARE SOME WATERS WHERE YOU CAN KEEP ALL YOU WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO? BUT IN THE WRONG THEY CAN RUIN CATCH OF CERTAIN SPECIES: ■ Do not move fish from one body of water to another! A FISHERY: Anyone caught moving fish illegally may be ■ Crawford Reservoir: fined up to $5,000, can lose hunting and fishing ▶ CPW biologists are no longer stocking fish in ■ Green Mountain Reservoir: northern privileges and may be held liable for the costs of some waters because illegally introduced fish pike eradication or removal. Collection and transpor- can compete with and/or eat fish that would Elkhead Reservoir: tation of wild-caught live fish as bait is restricted normally be stocked. Fish are stocked by CPW in ■ northern pike in most of the state. Know these rules and follow other waters to ensure better use of your license and smallmouth bass them if you use live bait. dollars. CPW hatcheries are also raising larger ■ Harvey Gap Reservoir: northern pike and sized fish to stock so that illegally introduced fish smallmouth bass ■ Report any poaching activity to Operation Game Thief: have a smaller chance of eating stocked fish. This ■ Juniata Reservoir: smallmouth bass situation results in increased expenses to CPW, ■ Ridgway Reservoir: smallmouth bass and fewer fish available to anglers. ■ Rifle Gap Reservoir: northern pike and REPORT POACHERS ▶ In the wrong place, some fish species can change smallmouth bass the entire ecosystem, reducing the quality of Stagecoach Reservoir: fishing overall and interfering with CPW fishery ■ northern pike and management. walleye ■ Wolford Mountain Reservoir: northern pike ▶ Unlimited bag and possession limits are often established to aid in the management of species ■ Many other rivers and lakes on the west slope OPERATION GAME THIEF: 1-877-265-6648 that were illegally stocked and/or not compatible have no bag and possession limits for certain EMAIL: [email protected] with CPW fishery management. species. Check the Special Regulations on pages 11–39 of this brochure. Earn a reward payment for reporting wildlife violations by calling ▶ For waters with no bag and possession limits for Operation Game Thief. Callers can remain anonymous. ■ Check online health advisories at: (This number is not for information requests or emergencies.) certain species, anglers are encouraged to "catch colorado.gov/cdphe/wq-fish-consumption and keep" these fish. 3 CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL STATE RECORDS BY WEIGHT STATE RECORDS PROGRAM LOCATION WEIGHT LENGTH SPECIES YEAR ANGLER Colorado’s original fishing record program, records and county lbs.-ozs. in inches by weight are tracked in 45 different species. CPW Rainbow 2003 Morrow Point Res., Gunnison 19-9.6 34 Lee Cox considers records in two categories: records by weight and record fish released by length. Brook 1947 Upper Cataract Lake, Summit 7-10.0 n/a George Knorr Potential record holders must have a valid Colo- Brown 1988 Roaring Judy Ponds, Gunnison 30-8.0 36 Alan Schneider rado fishing license or be younger than 16. Cutthroat (Native) 1964 Twin Lakes, Lake 16-0.0 n/a George Hranchak For the record by weight program, the fish must be weighed on a state-inspected and certified scale, Cutthroat (Snake River) 2005 Blue River, Summit 17-2.6 33 Rob Peckham and the person witnessing the weighing must sign Lake Trout (Mackinaw) 2007 Blue Mesa Res., Gunnison 50-5.6 44.25 Donald Walker the entry form. A picture of the person holding the fish must be submitted with the application. The

TROUT Splake 1976 Island Lake, Delta 18-15.0 32 Robin Perkins fish, not frozen, gutted or altered in any way, must Tiger 2017 Upper Dome Lake, Gunnison 8-3.7 27.5 Anthony Janssen be examined and identified by a CPW fisheries biolo- Golden 1979 Kelly Lake, Jackson 3-12.0 22.5 Donald O’Leary gist, hatchery manager or wildlife manager. For the record fish release by length program, a picture with Grayling 2002 Lower Big Creek Lake, Jackson 1-10.0 17.25 Derik Drinnen a measuring device behind the fish is required and a Arctic Char 2017 Dillon Res., Summit 4-2.4 23.5 Lindsay Regali witness must sign the application. Records for the longest and heaviest fish caught can Cutbow 2007 Antero Res., Park 18-8.0 28.5 Frank Stack change any time. Current statistics can be found on Whitefish 1982 , Eagle 5-2.0 18.75 Richard Sals the CPW website at cpw.state.co.us/fish/records. Chinook 1989 Williams Fork Res., Grand 11-0.0 28.5 Helen Eaton MEASURE YOUR CATCH Kokanee () 1986 Spinney Mountain Res., Park 6-13.0 27.5 Will Arduino Measure your fish from the tip of the snout to the

SALMON Kokanee () 2002 Blue Mesa Res., Gunnison 7-5.0 27 Lee Cox end of the tail. You may squeeze the tailfin together Channel 2010 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 43-10.1 40.5 Jessica Walton as shown in the bass (illustrated in the first picture below) to obtain a maximum length or you may tilt Black Bullhead 1993 Farm Pond, Delta 5-1.0 23 Uldene Kuretich the tail down (as seen in the lake trout at bottom). Blue 2016 Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo 24-7.7 35.5 Charlie Black CATFISH Flathead 2017 Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo 30-9.6 38.75 Michael Flock Tench 1998 Home Lake, Rio Grande 5-6.9 20 Craig Curtis Northern 2006 Stagecoach Res., Routt 30-11.0 46.5 Tim Bone

PIKE Tiger Muskie 1994 Quincy Res., Arapahoe 40-2.0 53 Jason Potter Walleye 1997 Standley Lake, Jefferson 18-12.6 34 Scott Regan Sacramento 1974 Banner Lakes, Weld 1-14.0 13.25 Dana Wilfong Yellow 2007 Seaman Res., Larimer 2-9.6 13.75 Justin Allbrandt Sauger 2011 Horseshoe Res., Heurfano 3-6.7 21.5 Jeff Riddle Saugeye 2001 John Martin Res., Bent 10-14.0 28.5 Rocklyn Beise Smallmouth 2011 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 6-11.0 21.5 Raymond Ong Largemouth 1997 Echo Canyon Res., Archuleta 11-6.0 22.5 Jarrett Edwards AWARD LENGTHS FOR CATCH & RELEASE SPECIES LENGTH SPECIES LENGTH White 1963 Blue Lake, Bent/Kiowa 4-7.0 18 Pedro Martinez (INCHES) (INCHES) Striped 2017 , Bent 29-5.0 39 Harvey Shade

BASS Arctic char 18 Lake trout 32 Rock 1979 Ramah Res., El Paso 1-1.3 10.5 Timothy Fisk Black bullhead 14 Largemouth bass 18 Wiper 2004 Pueblo Res., Pueblo 26-15.0 37.5 Kevin Treanor Blue catfish 30 Northern pike 36 Spotted 2005 Valco Ponds, Pueblo 4-7.9 17.75 Michael Hardin 2001 Gravel pit, Larimer 1-5.0 11.5 Joshua Robinson 10 Pumpkinseed 8 Green & 1997 Big Thompson Pond, Weld 1-5.0 11.25 Justin Evans Brook trout 16 Rainbow trout 24 Redear 2015 Stalker Lake, Yuma 15.2 10.5 Craig McNitt 22 Redear sunfish 12

SUNFISH Hybrid 1986 Gravel pit, Larimer 1-8.5 10.75 Jeff Robinson Channel catfish 30 Saugeye 26 Bluegill 2014 Comanche Power Plant (private), Pueblo 2-5.0 11.5 Robert Castro Common 30 Smallmouth bass 17 White 1975 Northglenn Lake, Adams 4-3.8 17 Daryel Thompson Crappie 15 Splake 20

CRAPPIE Black 2017 Frank State Wildlife Area 3-7.8 17.5 Fesstus Stalder Cutbow trout 22 Striped bass 28 Grass Carp 2013 Cottonwood Park Lake, Jefferson 57-13.0 47 Brian Husmann Cutthroat trout 20 Tiger muskie 40 2001 Glenmere Park, Weld 35-5.0 38.75 Adam Wickam Golden trout 16 Walleye 26 Drum 1978 Lonetree Res., Larimer 17-3.0 31 Faye Lancamp Grass carp 30 White bass 17

CARP & SUCKERS CARP & White Sucker 2011 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 5-6.7 23.5 Jay Grupp American 1996 Flagler Res., Kit Carson 3-1.0 35.25 Juergen Kernal Grayling 15 Wiper 25 Kokanee 20 Yellow perch 12 4 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL FISHERY PROGRAMS GOLD MEDAL WATERS MASTER ANGLER PROGRAM Gold Medal Waters are the highest quality cold-water habitats and The CPW Master Angler Award Program recognizes anglers who have the capability to produce many quality-size (14 inches or catch fish of trophy size and promote conservation. longer) trout. There are two categories: fish that are kept and fish released. Awards CPW has established criteria and management guidelines to sup- are based on fish length, so fish can be measured and released. port the public interest in angling, observing and protecting these To promote responsible conservation of fishery resources, CPW will significant cold-water fishery resources. recognize qualifying length northern pike and smallmouth bass caught Gold Medal Waters are defined as any river or lake which is pro- in waters west of the Continental Divide in the “Kept Fish” category only. ducing a standing stock of at least 60 pounds per acre, and at least Anglers who catch a fish of qualifying length receive a Master 12 trout that are 14 inches or longer per acre on a sustained basis. Angler certificate and patch. Those who achieve record status also River segments designated as Gold Medal Trout Waters must be a receive a matching lapel pin. Anglers can win multiple certificates but minimum of 2 miles in length, and lakes must be a minimum of 50 only one patch per year. acres. Only fish caught in Colorado are eligible. Entrants must have hooked, played, landed or released the fish. Snagged fish are ineligible. Fish length is The following lakes and streams in Colorado offer the greatest potential for measured from the jaw tip to tail tip. trophy trout fishing: Entries must be submitted within 60 days of catch. A clear, side-view photograph of the fish must accompany entries with one witness verification. Two witnesses are GOLD MEDAL STREAMS required for entries without photos. For an entry form, contact the Master Angler Award Program, Colorado Parks ■ : From Lightner Creek to and Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, or go to cpw.state.co.us/fish/ This G next to a Rivera Crossing bridge. body of water masterangler. on pages 11–39 ■ ARKANSAS RIVER: From the confluence with signifies it as a the Lake Fork of the Arkansas, near Lead- WILD TROUT PROGRAM Gold Medal Water ville, downstream to Parkdale at the Hwy. 50 CPW is responsible for the preservation and protection of native and non-native wild bridge crossing above the Royal Gorge. trout populations. Most mountain streams and some high lakes in Colorado support ■ BLUE RIVER: From Dillon Reservoir dam to populations of wild trout. G Hamilton Creek Road bridge; also from These resources are important to the integrity of Colorado’s trout fisheries; as an Green Mountain Reservoir dam to Colorado indicator of properly functioning aquatic ecosystems; and for their intrinsic value to River. those seeking a unique, aesthetic and significant fishery resource. To assure the continuation and availability of wild self-sustaining trout populations ■ COLORADO RIVER: From to Troublesome Creek, and the Parks and Wildlife Commission has established specific management guidelines for from Canyon Creek (Grand County) to Rock Creek. those aquatic habitats which support all life stages of trout. ■ FRYINGPAN RIVER: From Ruedi Reservoir dam to the Roaring Fork These waters are to be managed to the extent possible to maintain these wild trout River. populations. ■ GORE CREEK: From Red Sandstone Creek to . STREAM SURVEYS ■ : From 200 yards downstream of Crystal Reser- voir dam to the North Fork of the Gunnison. STREAM SURVEYS HELP BIOLOGISTS MANAGE FISHING ■ NORTH PLATTE RIVER: From south boundary of Routt National Forest to (Northgate Canyon). Colorado Parks and Wildlife is the state agency responsible for of public

■ RIO GRANDE: From Hwy. 149 bridge at South Fork downstream to waters in Colorado. Rio Grande canal diversion structure. The primary tool that guides fish manage- ■ ROARING FORK RIVER: From the Fryingpan River to the Colorado ment is the lake and stream survey. These sur- River. veys periodically monitor fish populations. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER: During the process, fish are collected using a ■ variety of gear and the necessary biological data is ▶ From the confluence of the middle and south forks to Spinney recorded. This gauges the entire fish community Mountain Reservoir inlet. rather than a single species. ▶ From Spinney Mountain Reservoir outlet to Eleven Mile The collected data is used to track fish popula- Reservoir inlet. tion trends, evaluate the effectiveness of manage- © CPW ▶ From Cheesman Reservoir dam to the south boundary of the ment actions such as stocking and regulations, and establish realistic management Wigwam Club property. goals for a given lake or stream. ▶ From the north boundary of Wigwam Club property to The fisheries section of CPW conducts hundreds of lake and stream surveys Scraggy View picnic ground. each year. High-priority and brood waters such as Chatfield, Pueblo and Horsetooth reser- ▶ Middle fork, from the Hwy. 9 bridge to the south fork conflu- voirs and the Gunnison River are surveyed annually. Smaller, more remote, or lightly ence. used lakes or streams may only be surveyed once every 5–10 years. Most of the survey fieldwork takes place from early June through late September; GOLD MEDAL LAKES however, many areas also conduct more specialized sampling beginning right after ■ NORTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE in Jackson County ice-out and again in the fall prior to freeze-up. ■ SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR in Park County MORE ABOUT HOW FISHERY BIOLOGISTS SAMPLE FISH: ■ STEAMBOAT LAKE in Routt County cpw.state.co.us/fish/management ■ WILD TROUT & GOLD MEDAL WATERS POLICY: FISHERY DATA FOR SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE COLORADO WATERS: cpw.state.co.us/fish/goldmedalpolicy cpw.state.co.us/fish/fisherydata 5 CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES DON’T LET INVASIVE SPECIES RUIN YOUR FAVORITE FISHING SPOT ATTENTION BOATERS Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are a significant and rapidly growing ANS threat to Colorado’s fisheries and water supplies. ANS are invasive ani- can hitchhike on boats and gear, being introduced into mals, plants and diseases that are not native to our rivers, lakes, streams new waters accidentally. Inspect your boat between uses and and wetlands. Once introduced, most ANS cannot be eradicated and cost make sure it is clean, drained and dry. Colorado has a manda- millions to manage. Preventing the introduction and spread of ANS is tory boat-inspection program. Your boat must be inspected if: critical to maintaining our fisheries. 1. The boat has been in any water that is positive or suspect for ANS. 2. The boat has been in any water body outside of Colorado. NEW ANS STAMP 3. The boat will enter any water where inspections are required.

To help CPW detect, prevent and manage aquatic nuisance species There are 72 inspection and decontamination stations in in Colorado's waters, and to protect human health, safety and Colorado. Check the CPW website or call ahead for important details on hours of welfare from aquatic nuisance species, each motorboat or sailboat operation, ramp closures, fees and reservoir-specific boating policies: cpw.state. must now have an ANS stamp before launching in Colorado co.us/fish/boatinspections waters. Boat owners are required to purchase the ANS Stamp, and boat operators must retain proof of purchase (an electronic DISINFECTING YOUR GEAR or printed receipt) on their person, motorboat or sailboat when Disinfect or boots between uses. Scrub the bottom of waders with a wire operating the vehicle. brush and remove all mud, plants and organic materials. Following all label pre- ▶ RESIDENTS: Boaters registering in Colorado will purchase the cautions, perform one of the following before going into the next body of water: ANS Stamp at the time of registration, renewal online, or at ■ OPTION 1: Submerge waders and gear in a tub filled with mixture of 6 ounces of a any CPW office or state park. Residents with motorboats or quaternary ammonium-based institutional cleaner (such as Super HDQ Neutral) sailboats documented by the U.S. Coast Guard or otherwise per gallon of water for at least 10 minutes, scrubbing debris from gear and visu- exempt from in-state registration can purchase the ANS ally inspecting the gear for mud, plants or snails before rinsing. Rinse with water stamp online at cpw.state.co.us (click "Buy and Apply"), or from ANS-free source. Dispose of chemicals properly, away from the water body. in person at any CPW office, state park or sales agent. ■ OPTION 2: Spray or soak gear with water hotter than 140 degrees F for at least 10 min. ▶ NONRESIDENTS: Nonresidents can purchase the ANS stamp ■ OPTION 3: Dry waders and equipment completely for at least 10 days in between uses. online at cpw.state.co.us (click "Buy and Apply"), or in ■ OPTION 4: Place waders and boots in a freezer overnight between uses. person at any CPW office, state park or sales agent.

Threats to Colorado’s aquatic ecosys- REPORT IT tem and fisheries include zebra and If you find what you think is an invasive species on your boat quagga mussels, New Zealand mud- or in a body of water, report it to CPW by emailing: snails, whirling disease, viral hemor- [email protected], or call: 303-291-7295 rhagic septicemia (VHS) and Eurasian © CPW watermilfoil. Help CPW combat these ! Zebra mussels are just one example of aquatic invasive species and prevent new ANS RUSTY CRAYFISH nuisance species that can ruin fishing waters. from entering our state by following the guidelines outlined below: AGGRESSIVE AND OPPORTUNISTIC Crayfish are not native to parts of Colorado, yet they have become established 1. It is the responsibility of the vessel or other floating device operator to in many waters throughout the state. clean, drain water from all compartments and motors/engines between launches, and dry the vessel or other floating device in between launches. Rusty crayfish endanger aquatic native species and sportfish by: 2. Upon removal of a vessel or other floating device from waters of the ▶ PREYING on all life stages of fish, amphibians and invertebrates and other state, and before leaving the boat launch or parking area, the opera- species of crayfish. tor is required to remove aquatic plants and water drain (s). It is ▶ COMPETING aggressively for habitat and food. prohibited to transport a vessel or other floating device over land with ▶ DESTROYING productive habitat in our streams, ponds and lakes. aquatic plants or water drain plugs in place. Crayfish can be taken for personal consumption, but care should be taken with 3. Remove all plants, animals or mud and thoroughly wash boats, trailers, their use and disposal. waders and equipment that have come in contact with the water before ■ Even though crayfish can be taken live east of the Continental Divide, it leaving a lake or stream. is recommended that tails of all crayfish be removed immediately and 4. Drain any space or item that could hold water, including live wells, bait packed in ice for transport. containers, bilge, ballast tanks, storage areas, engine cooling systems or ■ Do not throw unused bait crayfish, or bait of any kind, back in the water alive. any other place on boats or equipment that might hold water. 5. Allow boats, engines, boots and gear to dry completely before moving LIVE TRANSPORT PROHIBITED to other waters. FROM WATERS WEST 6. If draining and drying are not possible, wash boats, trailers and equip- OF THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ment carefully and completely with hot water (120–140 degrees F). All crayfish caught west of the Continental Divide must be im- 7. Stop by the CPW office in Denver (6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216) mediately killed (by removing the head from the thorax) and taken Monday–Friday for a free professional ANS inspection or decontami- into possession, or immediately returned to the water from which nation. Check the CPW website for all 72 statewide inspection station they were taken. hours of operation. AT SANCHEZ RESERVOIR SWA 8. Don’t move or transport fish between water bodies. This can spread Rusty crayfish have been discovered at Sanchez Reservoir State diseases and nuisance species. Wildlife Area (SWA) in Costilla County. To prevent their spread 9. Don’t dispose of fish entrails or other byproducts into any body of water. within and beyond this area, a CPW order prevents the transport of any live crayfish from Sanchez Reservoir SWA. MORE ON INVASIVE SPECIES: cpw.state.co.us/invasive-species LEARN HOW TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF RUSTY CRAYFISH: MORE ON THE ANS STAMP: cpw.state.co.us/boatingregistration cpw.state.co.us/rustycrayfish 6 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL GLOSSARY OF FISHING TERMS ■ ARTIFICIAL FLIES AND LURES means devices made entirely of, or a combination of, natural or synthetic nonedible, nonscented (regardless if the scent is added in the manufacturing process or applied afterward), or materials such as wood, , silicone, rubber, epoxy, glass, hair, metal, feathers or , designed to attract fish. This does not include anything defined as bait below. e Reel Deal ■ BAIT means any hand-moldable material designed to attract fish by the sense of e CPW Fishing app can help you discover over taste or smell; those devices to which scents or smell attractants have been added 1,300  shing locations, check conditions, or externally applied (regardless if the scent is added in the manufacturing process regulations and more! or applied afterward); scented manufactured fish eggs and traditional organic baits, including but not limited to worms, grubs, crickets, leeches, dough baits or stink baits, insects, crayfish, human food, fish, fish parts or fish eggs. ■ is placing fish, parts of fish or other feeding material in the waters for the purpose of attracting fish to a particular area in order that they might be taken. This does not include fishing with baited hooks or live traps. ■ COMMON HOOK is any hook or multiple hooks having a common shank. All hooks attached to a manufactured artificial lure shall be considered a common hook. ■ FISHING is defined as efforts to take fish, amphibians or crustaceans, including by hook and line, handline, , jug, seine, net, underwater , archery, snagging or . ■ means a floating device which suspends a single occupant in the water from the seat down and is not propelled by oars, paddles or motors. ■ means all species of fish except unregulated species, prohibited nongame, endangered and threatened species, which currently exist or may be introduced into the state and which are classified as game fish by the Parks and Wildlife Com- mission. This includes, but is not limited to brown, brook, cutthroat, golden, lake (Mackinaw), and rainbow trout; cutbow (rainbow/cutthroat hybrids), splake (lake trout/brook trout hybrids) and tiger trout (brown/brook trout hybrids); Arctic char; grayling; kokanee salmon; whitefish; sculpin; smallmouth, largemouth, spotted, Search CPW Fishing on: striped and white bass; wiper (striped bass/white bass hybrids); carp; bullhead, blue, channel and flathead catfish; black and white crappie; drum; northern pike; tiger muskie; Sacramento and yellow perch; sauger; saugeye (walleye/sauger hybrids); speckled dace; rainbow smelt; tench; walleye; bluegill; bluegill hybrids (bluegill/ green sunfish); green, redear and pumpkinseed sunfish; gizzard shad; longnose and white suckers; and minnows. ■ GIG is a barbed fork with one or more tines attached to a handle. ■ JUGS means floats to which are attached a line and common hook. ■ MINNOW means all members of the families of fish classified Cyprinidae (which ONLINE RESOURCES includes, but is not limited to: carp, chub, dace, fathead minnow, shiner, stoneroller ▶ FISHING CONDITIONS and tench), Cyprinodontidae (including but not limited to: killifish) and Clupeidae ■ cpw.state.co.us/fishingconditions (gizzard shad), except those designated as nongame, threatened or endangered, or those designated as nonregulated. See pages 8–9 and Chapters 10 and 11 of CPW ▶ FISHING REPORT & STOCKING REPORT regulations online. Fishing and stocking reports are generated weekly April 1–Oct. 31, NATURAL STREAM is one where water naturally flows regularly or intermittently for and twice a month Nov. 1–March 31. Sign up to receive the reports: ■ cpw.state.co.us/signup/fishingreport at least part of the year. Man-made ditches or other channels are not considered ■ cpw.state.co.us/fishstocking natural streams. ■ ■ NET means seine, dip net, gill net, , trap net, hoop net or similar devices used ▶ BOAT REGISTRATION to take or as an aid in taking fish, amphibians or crustaceans. ■ cpw.state.co.us/boatingregistration ■ PERSONALLY ATTENDED LINE means a rod and line, hand line or tip-up that is used for FISHING ATLAS fishing and which is under the personal control of a person who is in proximity to it. ▶ Find all of the color-coded fishing regulation maps in this brochure ■ SIZE OR LENGTH means the total length of a fish with head and tail attached measured (pages 11−39) online: cpw.state.co.us/fish/maps from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail. ■ SEINING means the capture of live fish with the use of a net that hangs vertically in ▶ FISHING NEWS & EVENTS the water and is used to enclose fish when its ends are pulled together, or are drawn Check out upcoming fishing tournaments, such as Debunk the ashore. Winter Funk at and the Kokanee Giveaway. ■ SLINGBOW means a hand-held device, not drawn or held mechanically, with the ▶ CATCH OF THE WEEK arms or attachment points to which an elastic band is attached for propelling an Send us your photo for a chance to be featured online: dnr_fish. arrow. Also includes string releases or mechanical releases which are hand-drawn [email protected] and handheld, with no other attachment or connection to the slingbow other than to the bowstring. Wrist-brace attachments are considered normal compo- ▶ FISHERY MANAGEMENT & SURVEYS OF COLORADO'S WATERS nents of a slingbow. CPW is the lead agency responsible for fisheries management of ■ SNAGGING is the taking of fish by snatching with hooks, gang hooks, artificial flies or public waters in the state of Colorado. The primary tool that guides lures, or similar devices where the fish is hooked in a part of the body other than the fish management is the lake and stream survey; find the PDF online. mouth. ▶ AND MORE! GO TO: cpw.state.co.us/fish ■ TROTLINE is a single, anchored line with a float at each end from which are attached. 7 CPW.STATE.CO.US FISHING LAWS

NOTE: It is illegal to fish on private property with- FISHING LAWS out first getting permission from the landowner. LEGAL FISHING METHODS 1. ONE PERSONALLY ATTENDED LINE: Each line shall have only three common b. Archery and slingbows may be used to take kokanee if a water is other- hooks attached. wise open to snagging. In such cases, the following applies: 2. TROTLINES 1. Bows must have reel, fishing line and arrow attached to bow. a. Permitted only on these reservoirs (as listed in this brochure): Adobe 2. Bows must have arrow safety-slide mechanism that keeps fishing line Creek, Bonny, Henry, Horse Creek, John Martin, Meredith, , Nee in front of the arrow at all times. Gronda, Nee Noshe, Nee So Pah, Queens (North and South), Thurston c. Additional restrictions apply to underwater spearfishing: and Two Buttes. 1. CO2 guns or cartridge-powered spears are prohibited. b. No one may use more than one trotline. 2. Guns must be loaded and unloaded while the gun is submerged. c. Must be anchored, marked at each end by floats, be no longer than 150 3. feet with no more than 25 droplines, and shall be weighted to place the Divers must stay within a radius of 100 feet of a float bearing the Na- line at least 3 feet under water. tional Divers’ Symbol. 4. d. Only three barbed hooks allowed on a common hook on each . Spears must be attached by a safety line. d. e. Must be tagged with the user’s CID number and date set or user’s name Archery, slingbows and gigs are allowed for taking bullfrogs. when CID is unavailable. 5. SNAGGING is permitted for taking kokanee salmon only, on specific waters f. All trotlines shall be personally checked at least once every 24-hour listed in this brochure. Other species snagged must be returned to the period. water immediately. 3. JUGS 6. SEINES AND CAST-NETS a. Permitted only on these reservoirs (as listed in this brochure): Adobe a. Seines are allowed only for bait fish, gilled form of aquatic tiger sala- Creek, Bonny, Henry, Horse Creek, John Martin, Meredith, Nee Gronda, mander larvae and crayfish; or if authorized for emergency salvage. See Nee Noshe, Nee So Pah, Queens (North and South), Thurston and Two Special Conditions and Restrictions, below. Buttes. b. Seines must be made of a quarter-inch or less nonmetallic square . b. Only 10 jugs are allowed for each license holder, each with only one c. Seines cannot exceed 20 feet long and 4 feet in depth. single line and one common hook. 7. BY HAND OR WITH DIP NETS c. Must be tagged with the user’s CID number or name when CID is un- a. Allowed for bullfrogs, crayfish and the gilled form of aquatic tiger sala- available. mander larvae. d. Must be personally checked at least once an hour. b. Fish may be taken by these means or others approved by CPW for emer- 4. UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING, ARCHERY, SLINGBOWS AND GIGS gency salvage. Bow anglers are advised to reference the current State Recreation Lands bro- c. Hand-held dip nets may be used for taking bait fish according to restric- chure for more regulations on waters that allow archery fishing. tions. See Use and Collection of Bait Fish, below a. Underwater spearfishing, archery, slingbows and gigs may be used state- 8. LIVETRAPS Cage or box traps, including set pots, shall be used only for wide for the taking of carp and northern pike, except as prohibited by the taking of crayfish, snapping and fish captured as bait fish or for these regulations or land management agencies. East of the Continental personal consumption. Traps must be tagged with the user’s CID number Divide, gizzard shad and white or longnose suckers may also be taken, or name when CID is unavailable. unless otherwise prohibited in Special Regulations: Fishing Waters, pages 11–39. Other fish may be taken when authorized for specific waters in 9. ARTIFICIAL LIGHT may be used as a fishing aid. the regulation section. 10. BAIT may be used where permitted as fishing aid, except by chumming. SPECIAL CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS THREATENED, ENDANGERED & NONGAME SPECIES b. CRUSTACEANS: The following crustaceans may be possessed east of the If caught, these species must be returned to the water immediately. Except, taking Continental Divide: virile crayfish, waternymph crayfish, calico crayfish, greenback cutthroat trout is permitted in specific waters and with restrictions as listed ringed crayfish and Southern Plains crayfish. in this brochure. Take methods include by hand, baited lines, traps, pots, nets or seines for food or bait. Taking crustaceans, crayfish, with a license IT IS ILLEGAL TO TAKE OR USE THE FOLLOWING: Arkansas darter, bluehead is allowed with the following restrictions: The minimum size is 3 inches for sucker, bonytail chub, boreal toad, brassy minnow, Colorado pikeminnow, commercial food (measured from the tip of the acumen (bony spike be- common shiner, flannelmouth sucker, flathead chub, greenback cut- tween the eye) to the telson (last bony plate in the tail)); crayfish with eggs throat trout, humpback chub, Iowa darter, lake chub, mollusks, mountain attached must be returned to the water immediately; all set pots and traps sucker, northern leopard frog, northern redbelly dace, plains leopard frog, must be labeled with the user’s CID or user’s name if a CID is unavailable. plains minnow, plains topminnow, plains orangethroat darter, razorback Only the following species are allowed to be possessed east of the Con- sucker, Rio Grande chub, Rio Grande sucker, river shiner, roundtail chub, tinental Divide: virile crayfish, waternymph crayfish, calico crayfish, ringed southern redbelly dace, stonecat, suckermouth minnow, wood frog and crayfish and Southern Plains crayfish. All other species are not allowed to Woodhouse's toad. be possessed in Colorado. In all waters west of the Continental Divide and from Sanchez Reservoir 1. : Any fish released upon catch must be released alive SWA, all crayfish must be returned to the water of origin immediately or and into the same body of water from which it was taken. killed by separating the abdomen from the cephalothorax (tail from body) and taken into possession immediately upon catch. 2. PROHIBITED FISHING METHODS INCLUDE: Chumming, using toxicants or poisons, stupefying substances, . c. FISH: Brown, brook, cutthroat, golden, lake and rainbow trout, and their 3. ALLOWABLE SPECIES — THE FOLLOWING AQUATIC WILDLIFE MAY BE hybrids; arctic char; grayling; kokanee salmon; whitefish; sculpin; small- POSSESSED BY ANY PERSON IN THE STATE OF COLORADO: mouth, largemouth, spotted, striped and white bass; wipers; common carp; triploid grass carp; bullhead, blue, channel and flathead catfish; a. AMPHIBIANS: Bullfrogs; aquatic gilled forms of tiger salamanders; any black and white crappie; drum; northern pike; tiger muskie; Sacramento amphibians allowed under Chapter W-10 regulations; any amphibian and yellow perch, and their hybrids; sauger and saugeye; speckled dace; designated as unregulated wildlife under Chapter W-11 regulations: cpw. rainbow smelt; tench; walleye; bluegill and bluegill hybrids; green, redear 8 state.co.us/regulations 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US FISHING LAWS

and pumpkin-seed sunfish; gizzard shad, longnose and white suckers; 7. DONATING FISH: You can donate edible parts of fish to like-license holders fathead minnow; families of fish classified Cyprinidae except for bighead anywhere or to anyone at the recipient’s home. Donor and recipient subject carp, black carp and silver carp; any fish designated as unregulated wild- to bag and possession limits. A “like-license” is a Colorado fishing license. life under regulations. All other species are prohibited for possession 8. TRANSPORTING, EXPORTING FISH: The license holder must accompany any by any person in Colorado. 4. USE AND COLLECTION OF BAIT FISH: species in this brochure, or parts of game fish, that are transported within or exported from Colorado. Wildlife shipped by common carrier must be a. Except as otherwise noted in this brochure, in waters east of the Conti- accompanied by license or photocopy of license and donation certificate, if nental Divide and below 7,000 feet elevation, live fish collected for use needed. as bait may only be used in the same body of water from which they were collected. In addition, collection and use is allowed in any man- 9. ILLEGAL TAKE AND TRANSFER OF FISH: Only people designated by the U.S. made ditches and canals within one-half of a mile of the adjoining lake Fish and Wildlife Service may take fish, amphibians, mollusks or crusta- or reservoir. Use of any baitfish collected in those ditches and canals is ceans within the boundaries of any Federal or rearing unit. restricted to only the water from which it was collected and the adjoin- a. Molesting, disturbing or damaging gill nets, traps or seines set by CPW is ing lake or reservoir. Baitfish collected under this provision may not be prohibited. otherwise transported or stored for later use. 10. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF FISHING WATERS: Emergency closure of waters b. The collection, use or possession of live fish for use as bait is prohibited in may be authorized for up to nine months when environmental conditions all waters east of the Continental Divide above 7,000 feet elevation and all in these waters warrant and fishing could result in unacceptable levels of waters west of the Continental Divide, except in Navajo Reservoir; collec- . Public notice will be given if waters are closed and notice will tion, use or possession of live fish for bait is also prohibited in the Arkansas be posted at the site. Closures may occur when any of these criteria are met: River above Parkdale (in Fremont and Chaffee counties) and in Watson Lake in Larimer County. a. Daily max. water temperatures exceed 74 degrees F, or the daily average temperature exceeds 72 degrees F. c. In Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties, live fish col- lected for personal use as bait may be transported, stored or used anywhere b. Measured stream flows are 25 percent or less of the historical average low within these counties. Transportation to, or use of, any such baitfish in any flow for the period. other county is prohibited. c. Fungus and other visible signs of deterioration may be present. d. The only fish allowed to be taken for commercial use are minnows, gizzard d. Daily minimum dissolved oxygen levels are below five parts per million shad, white and longnose suckers and carp. All live aquatic organisms (ppm). from a commercial source and transported by anglers must at all times be e. When environmental events such as wildfires, mudslides, oil spills or accompanied by a receipt from the source. It is illegal to import any live similar events have occurred, resulting in the need for recovery time or native or non-native aquatic wildlife into Colorado without authorization remedial action for a fish population. from CPW or as stated in regulations. 11. PROTECTED WATERS: Fishing may be prohibited as posted to protect: e. The only species allowed to be taken and used for personal use as bait threatened or endangered species, spawning areas, waters used in CPW (either alive or dead) by fishing, seining, netting, trapping or dipping are research projects, newly acquired access to fishing waters and the integrity minnows, bluegill, hybrid bluegill, carp, sunfish, gizzard shad, sculpin, of aquatic wildlife. white and longnose suckers, yellow perch and rainbow smelt. Statewide bag limits apply to sunfish, bluegill, hybrid and yellow perch. 12. EMERGENCY PUBLIC SALVAGE: If substantial numbers of fish are in im- f. The seining, netting, trapping and dipping of fish is prohibited statewide minent danger of being lost, CPW can allow licensed anglers to take fish in all natural streams, springs, all waters in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, during daylight hours. Public notice will be given and notice will be posted Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Elbert, Jefferson and at the site regarding the catch limit and approved fishing methods. Park counties, and all public standing waters in Rio Grande, Saguache, 13. FISHING CONTESTS: Fishing contests cannot be advertised, promoted or Conejos, Costilla, Alamosa, Mineral and Hinsdale counties in the Rio conducted without CPW approval if the purpose is to take marked or Grande drainage. This does not apply to fish handled or produced at com- tagged fish released in waters open to public fishing. mercially licensed facilities. Applications and a $40 nonrefundable fee must be made 60 days before g. BULLFROGS AND SALAMANDERS: Bullfrogs and the aquatic gilled form of the the contest. Written approval must be obtained from landowners or tiger salamander for private and commercial use are permitted. Statewide agencies before applying. Contests are not permitted on streams, rivers, bag limits apply. Bullfrogs can be taken by fishing, archery, hand, gigs and other flowing water or Gold Medal Waters, or commercial or private lakes nets. Artificial light is allowed. Salamander larvae can be taken by fishing, licensed by CPW. All standard fishing regulations apply. hand, traps, seines or nets. Contests for tagged or marked trout will be permitted only on waters greater than 200 surface acres and managed as a catchable fishery. Public h. MOLLUSKS: Taking mollusks is prohibited. fishing areas will remain open during a contest, regardless of contest fees. 5. : The following rules apply to waters open for ice fishing: Sponsors shall document the number of participants, average time spent fishing and estimated total catch by species in a written report for CPW a. Ice-fishing holes cannot exceed 10 inches in diameter, or 10 inches on within 20 days of the contest end. any side. b. All fires on the ice must be enclosed in a container. c. No litter allowed on the ice. Are you catching 4 EASY STEPS TO ADD d. Portable ice-fishing shelters (where permitted) must be YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: removed at the end of the day. our emails? 1. Go to cpw.state.co.us e. Permanent ice-fishing shelters (where permitted) must If not, you're missing out on fishing conditions, 2. Click "Things To Do" display the name and CID number of the owner or user tips, news and upcoming events, as well as on the outside of the shelter facing the shore. Writing regulation updates. 3. Click "Fishing Report" must be in legible, contrasting color letters at least 2 4. Click "Sign Up" inches high. The CPW Call Center can also 6. TAGGING FISH & RELEASING TAGGED FISH: It is illegal to tag assist you: 303-297-1192 or mark a fish prior to releasing it. It is also illegal to release tagged or marked fish, except for approved contests, into public waters. Tagged or marked fish can be released in public waters for scientific research with written applica- tion and approval by CPW at least 30 days before release. 9 CPW.STATE.CO.US FISHING LAWS

STATEWIDE BAG & POSSESSION LIMITS READING THE LIMITS CHART There, you will need a CPW fishing license STATEWIDE LIMITS Statewide limits for species are listed in but restrictions will be specific to the park. Before you plan your trip, check regulations Daily bag Possession the chart to the right. Species not on this Type of fish limit chart have no bag or possession limits or online at: www.nps.gov/romo/planyour limit are restricted or illegal to take. See Special visit/fishing.htm TROUT, ARCTIC CHAR, Conditions and Restrictions, page 8. GRAYLING, SALMON 4 8 Some waters have more restrictive limits DAILY BAG LIMIT (except kokanee) than what is listed on the chart. See Special Maximum number of fish you can take in in aggregate* Regulations: Fishing Waters, pages 11–39, for a day, regardless of what you do with them that day. Trout include brook, brown, cutbow, the area you plan to fish to learn more about cutthroat, golden, lake, rainbow, specific waters. If a water is not on the list ■ Fish caught and placed on a stringer, in a splake and tiger trout or no bag limit is specified, these statewide container or live well, or not returned to limits apply. the same water immediately count in your BROOK TROUT daily bag or possession limit. 8 inches long or less 10 10 (in addition to trout limit above) FISHING IN STATE PARKS ■ Fish released immediately are not part of

AND NATIONAL PARKS the limit. 39. KOKANEE SALMON

– 10 10 Fishing is available at most of Colorado’s angling, snagging or archery state parks. If you plan a fishing trip to these POSSESSION LIMIT WALLEYE, SAUGEYE, SAUGER waters, check the CPW Park Finder for any 5 5 Maximum number of fish allowed at any statewide, in aggregate* additional entrance fees and restrictions that time, including in the field, transporting, at may apply where you’re going: cpw.state. home or in storage. Transporting live fish On Arkansas and South Fork of co.us/fish/parkfinder without proper permits is prohibited. Republican River drainages, 10 10 in aggregate* National parks also offer fishing opportu- ■ Fish taken and later smoked, canned, fro- nities around the state, but may have differ- zen or preserved for consumption are part BASS: LARGEMOUTH, ent bag limits and regulations. One example of the posses­sion limit until consumed. SMALLMOUTH, SPOTTED 5 5 of this is at Rocky Mountain National Park. in aggregate* West of Continental Divide unlimited unlimited for smallmouth only MAP: WIPER/WHITE BASS AND WALLEYE/SAUGEYE BAG LIMITS The map below outlines the general areas of the Arkansas and South Republican River drain- BASS: WHITE, STRIPED, WIPER 10 10 ages (green) and the South Platte and North Republican drainages (yellow). If you are fishing statewide, in aggregate* for wiper, white bass, walleye or saugeye in these areas, the daily bag and possession limits On Arkansas and South Fork of are different for the two areas on the map. See the Statewide Limits chart at right for details. Republican River drainages, 20 20 in aggregate* CATFISH: CHANNEL, FLATHEAD, BLUE 10 10 in aggregate*

CRAPPIE: WHITE, BLACK 20 20 in aggregate* BLUEGILL, HYBRID BLUEGILL, GREEN SUNFISH, REDEAR SUN- FISH, PUMPKINSEED SUNFISH 20 20 in aggregate* YELLOW PERCH West of Continental Divide unlimited unlimited East of Continental Divide 20 20 TIGER MUSKIE 1 1 at least 36 inches long NORTHERN PIKE, WHITEFISH,

SEE SPECIAL REGULATIONS: FISHING WATERS SECTION FOR WATERS WITH MORE RESTRICTIVE LIMITS. PAGES 11 PAGES RESTRICTIVE MORE LIMITS. WITH WATERS SECTION FOR WATERS FISHING REGULATIONS: SPECIAL SEE unlimited unlimited BULLHEAD SPECKLED DACE, SCULPIN West of Continental Divide 20 20 in aggregate* East of Continental Divide unlimited unlimited CRAYFISH (CRAWDADS), BULLFROGS unlimited unlimited AQUATIC TIGER SALAMANDER LARVAE 50 50 gilled and less than 5 inches long * in aggregate means the limit may consist of one species or a mixed 10 bag of more than one species. 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS SPECIAL REGULATIONS: FISHING WATERS

GOLD MEDAL WATERS: Waters that offer the ▶ AMERICAN LAKES (SNOW AND MICHIGAN LAKES) — ▶ ARKANSAS RIVER — CHAFFEE, FREMONT, PUEBLO G greatest potential for trophy trout fishing. See JACKSON FROM THE STOCKYARD BRIDGE (CHAFFEE CR 102) page 5 for details. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. G BELOW SALIDA DOWNSTREAM 7.5 MILES TO THE 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. CONFLUENCE WITH BADGER CREEK: ORANGE WATER NAMES: Waters listed in orange 1. Artificial flies and lures only. alert that regulations for that water have changed ▶ ANIMAS RIVER — LA PLATA 2. Rainbow trout and cutbow must be since last year, or that the waters are newly added to FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH LIGHTNER CREEK TO returned to water immediately. this brochure. G THE RIVERA CROSSING BRIDGE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITHIN THE PUEBLO RESERVOIR STATE WILDLIFE AREA: FISHING MAPS ARE ONLINE: PDFs of the maps 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout 1. Bag, possession and min. size for walleye and in the brochure are available online. Store them on is 2, 16 inches long. saugeye is 5 in the aggregate, 18 inches long. your smartphone for use in the field: cpw.state. 2. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate co.us/fish/maps FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH HERMOSA CREEK DOWN- longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. STREAM TO THE STATE LINE: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, FROM THE BRIDGE AT VALCO PONDS DOWNSTREAM TO PUEBLO largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern BLVD. (EXCEPT AT PUEBLO NATURE CENTER AS POSTED): THE FOLLOWING WATERS AND CPW pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. PROPERTIES HAVE MORE RESTRICTIVE head, yellow perch or crappie. 2. Trout longer than 16 inches must be returned FISHING REGULATIONS THAN STANDARD BAG to water immediately. AND POSSESSION LIMITS, manner of take, fishing­ ▶ ANTELOPE CREEK, WEST — GUNNISON hours, etc. If a specific water doesn’t appear in this MAP: PAGE 19 ▶ ARKANSAS RIVER, MIDDLE FORK OF list, statewide regulations (page 10) apply. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. THE SOUTH ARKANSAS — CHAFFEE ATTENTION! This brochure includes fishing regula- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO BOSS LAKE: tions. State wildlife areas have additional access mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. and land regulations. If you plan to visit a SWA, you 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- must consult CPW’s current State Recreation Lands ▶ ANTERO RESERVOIR — PARK mediately. brochure for specific property regulations. MAP: PAGE 30 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ AUGUSTORA CREEK — ARCHULETA Special regulations are designed to provide the 2. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. best fishing and maintain the long-term welfare of 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- fish. They include bag limits, size limits and harvest ▶ APACHE CREEK, NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS — mediately. restrictions. HUERFANO By reducing bag limits and requiring that certain FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS ▶ AURORA (SENAC) RESERVOIR — ARAPAHOE fish be returned to the water, larger fish may result. BOUNDARY: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. While many streams and rivers support a daily bag 1. Fishing prohibited. 2. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth and possession limit, anglers are asked to reduce their bass is 15 inches long. harvest by practicing voluntary, selective harvest. ▶ ARAPAHOE BEND NATURAL AREA (BASS, BEAVER, 3. Min. size for walleye is 18 inches long. CORMORANT AND SNAPPER PONDS) — LARIMER 4. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. ▶ ABRAMS CREEK — EAGLE bass is 15 inches long. MAP: PAGE 15 ▶ BARD CREEK — CLEAR CREEK 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ ARAPAHO CREEK — GRAND 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 16 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. FROM MONARCH LAKE DOWNSTREAM TO USFS RD. 125: mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ ADAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LAKES (PUBLIC WORKS 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ BARKER RESERVOIR — BOULDER AND MANN-NYHOLT LAKES) — ADAMS 1. Ice fishing prohibited. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ ARCHULETA CREEK — SAGUACHE 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 1. bass is 15 inches long. MAP: PAGE 19 WITHIN THE COCHETOPA STATE WILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH) ▶ BARR LAKE — ADAMS ▶ ADOBE CREEK RESERVOIR (BLUE LAKE) — BENT, KIOWA DOWNSTREAM FROM DOME LAKES STATE WILDLIFE AREA: 1. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. long. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 2. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ AGNES LAKES (UPPER AND LOWER LAKES) — JACKSON longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ ARKANSAS RIVER — CHAFFEE, LAKE 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ BEAR CREEK — CONEJOS FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE LAKE FORK OF THE MAP: PAGE 18 ▶ AKRON CITY LAKE — WASHINGTON G ARKANSAS DOWNSTREAM TO PARKDALE AT THE FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth HWY. 50 BRIDGE CROSSING ABOVE THE ROYAL WITH THE CONEJOS RIVER: bass is 15 inches long. GORGE. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ ALBERTA PARK RESERVOIR — MINERAL FROM THE U.S. 24 RIVER OVERPASS DOWNSTREAM TO MAP: PAGE 27 G THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF THE HAYDEN RANCH, AS ▶ BEAR CREEK — EL PASO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. POSTED: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO GOLD CAMP 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ROAD: 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout 1. Fishing prohibited. is 1, 12 inches long. 11 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

▶ BEAR CREEK — JEFFERSON FROM THE BASE OF EVERGREEN LAKE DAM DOWNSTREAM TO Upper Arkansas River BEAR CREEK RESERVOIR: Lake Regulations River Regulations 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Clear Creek Reservoir - Snagging kokanee permitted A - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released 2. Bag and possession limit for trout (except Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 rainbow and cutbow) is 2. Crystal Lake - Fly/lure only B - Fly/lure only; 1 trout limit, maximum 12 inches 3. Rainbow trout and cutbow must be returned Hidden Lakes - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be C - Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 to water immediately. released Gold Medal Water - From confluence with Lake Fork Mount Elbert Forebay - 1 lake trout limit; Lake trout of the Arkansas to Parkdale between 22 and 34 inches must be released ▶ BEAR CREEK — MONTEZUMA Native Lake - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE be released WITH THE : Swamp Lakes - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must To Copper Mtn. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. be released Three Lakes (Lowest and Middle) - Fly/lure only; All 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. cutthroat must be released Timberline Lake - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit To Minturn BEAR CREEK RESERVOIR — JEFFERSON Turquoise Reservoir - 2 lake trout limit . ▶ see Cr Twin Lakes - 1 lake trout limit; Lake trout between . es 1. r n Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches long. n 22 and 34 inches must be released C e 2. e T Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate e «¬91 t Virginia Lake - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit s s s a longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. e E n n r e ive

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Clear Creed k Res. 1. Fishing prohibited. ¹ d Cr. ear BIG BEND CREEK — LA PLATA 0 1 2 4 6 8 Cl C ▶ Gauging To Salida 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Miles station 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. ▶ BIG LAKE — CONEJOS ▶ BIG THOMPSON RIVER — LARIMER ▶ BIG CREEK LAKE (LOWER) — JACKSON MAP: PAGE 18 FROM THE BASE OF OLYMPUS DAM AT LAKE ESTES DOWN- 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout and/ 1. Artificial flies and lures only. STREAM TO BRIDGE AT WALTONIA: or splake is 3. Only 1 may be longer than 26 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. inches. mediately. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately.

▶ BIG HOLE CREEK — EAGLE ▶ BIG THOMPSON PONDS — LARIMER ▶ BLACK CANYON — SAN JUAN MAP: PAGE 16 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. and smallmouth bass is 1 in aggregate, 15 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- inches long. mediately. mediately. 12 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

▶ BLACK HOLLOW CREEK — LARIMER MAP: PAGE 25 Blue River Basin 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Lake Regulations 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: mediately. Clinton Reservoir - 2 trout limit To Steamboat Springs Dillon Reservoir - 1 Arctic char limit, minimum Confluence BLANCA WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA (BLM PONDS) — 20 inches ▶ with Kremmling Green Mountain Reservoir - 8 lake trout limit; ALAMOSA Colorado ¤£40 River Kokanee snagging permitted from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31

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. d «¬91 S e Cr d FROM GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR DAM pr uc Blue River DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLORADO RIVER: d G Clinton A 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ¹ Reservoir 2. «¬9 Trout must be returned to water im- 0 1 2 3 4 5 mediately. To Leadville Miles To Leadville To Fairplay ▶ BOBTAIL CREEK — GRAND MAP: PAGE 16 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE DENVER ▶ BOSS LAKE — CHAFFEE ▶ BOYD LAKE — LARIMER WATER BOARD DIVERSION: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- bass is 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 2. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches long. mediately. 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ BOULDER CREEK — BOULDER longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. ▶ BONNY RESERVOIR — YUMA FROM THE UPPER END OF EBEN FINE PARK (WITHIN BOUL- NOTE: At publication, this reservoir is dry and not DER CITY LIMITS) DOWNSTREAM TO 55TH STREET: ▶ BRUSH CREEK — EAGLE expected to be refilled. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 15 1. No bag or possession limit for any game fish 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE EAGLE RIVER UPSTREAM species. FOR 2.5 MILES: 2. Trotlines and jugs permitted. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 13 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

▶ BRUSH CREEK, WEST — EAGLE ▶ CASCADE CREEK — HUERFANO MAP: PAGE 15 HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS BOUNDARY: GOOD PLACES TO: IN THE SYLVAN LAKE INLET AND UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A 1. Fishing prohibited. MILE: 1. Fishing prohibited Sept. 1–Nov. 30. ▶ CASTLE CREEK — LA PLATA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ BRUSH HOLLOW RESERVOIR — FREMONT 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth and mediately. spotted bass is 15 inches long. ▶ CAT CREEK — RIO GRANDE, CONEJOS ▶ BULL BASIN RESERVOIR NO. 1 — MESA MAP: PAGE 18 MAP: PAGE 22 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 mediately. inches long. ▶ CAT CREEK, NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS — RIO GRANDE ▶ BULL CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1, NO. 2 AND MAP: PAGE 18 CONNECTING CHANNELS — MESA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 22 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 CATARACT CREEK — SUMMIT inches long. ▶ MAP: PAGE 13 St. Vrain State Park © Vic Schendel 1. ▶ BURGESS CREEK — GARFIELD, ROUTT Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 36 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- TAKE KIDS FISHING 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. mediately. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. ▶ CERRO SUMMIT (MONTROSE) RESERVOIR — MONTROSE ■ Corn Lake, Mesa Co. MAP: PAGE 21 ▶ BUTTON ROCK (RALPH PRICE) RESERVOIR — BOULDER ■ Fairplay Beach, Park Co. 1. Fishing is prohibited from December 1–Feb- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ruary 28. ■ Frantz Lake, Chaffee Co. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 2. Fishing access is restricted to the parking lot, 3. Fishing prohibited Nov. 1–April 30. ■ Haviland Lake, La Plata Co. the trail and up to 50 feet from the water line 4. Additional permit from city of Longmont from March 1–August 15. ■ Kingfisher Cove at Chatfield State Park, required. Call 303-651-8649 for details. 3. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Douglas/Jefferson Cos. 4. All fish must be returned to the water imme- ▶ CABIN CREEK — GARFIELD ■ Midwestern Farm Pond, Prowers Co. MAP: PAGE 33 diately upon catch. 5. FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: Ice fishing is prohibited. ■ Monument Lake, El Paso Co. 1. Fishing prohibited. ▶ CHALK CREEK — CHAFFEE ■ St. Vrain State Park, Boulder Co. WITHIN WRIGHT’S LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA: CANYON CREEK — GARFIELD ■ West Lake, Mesa Co. ▶ 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 28 FROM NORTH SIDE OF I-70 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO CON- ▶ CHARTIER POND — MORGAN More places: FLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth cpw.state.co.us/fish/ 1. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 15 and bass is 15 inches long. Oct. 1–Nov. 30. takekidsfishing ▶ CHATFIELD RESERVOIR AND CHATFIELD STATE PARK — ▶ CARNERO CREEK: MIDDLE, NORTH AND SOUTH — DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON SAGUACHE MAP: PAGE 31 4. Ice fishing prohibited. MAP: PAGE 27 WITHIN CHATFIELD STATE PARK, INCLUDING THE SOUTH 5. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–30. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. PLATTE RIVER AND ALL PONDS WITHIN THE PARK BOUNDARY: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR — ARAPAHOE mediately. bass is 15 inches long. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 2. Bag and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 inches bass is 15 inches long. ▶ CARTER CREEK — GRAND long. 2. Bag and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 inches MAP: PAGE 16 3. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. taken per day. 3. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 4. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 taken per day. mediately. ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets NEW 4. NEW Fishing prohibited from dam and within Mar. 1–April 15, or until walleye spawning 100 ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets ▶ CARTER LAKE — LARIMER operations are complete. Mar. 1–April 15, or until walleye spawning 1. Bag, max. size for walleye is 3, 21 inches long. 5. NEW Fishing prohibited on ponds in dog operations are complete. 2. Possession limit for walleye is 5. off-leash area. 3. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleaned ▶ CHEYENNE CREEK, NORTH — EL PASO, TELLER fish in boat on lake. ▶ CHEESMAN RESERVOIR — DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO GOLD CAMP MAP: PAGE 31 ROAD: ▶ CASCADE CREEK — CONEJOS 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–April 30. 1. Fishing prohibited. MAP: PAGE 18 2. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after sunset 1. Artificial flies and lures only. to one-half hour before sunrise. ▶ CIMARRON RIVER — MONTROSE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 3. Fishing prohibited on dam and around reser- MAP: PAGE 21 mediately. voir as posted. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1–Dec. 31. 14 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

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Lake Regulations River Regulations Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: - 4 lake trout limit; Only 1 lake trout greater than 36 inches; A - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released All lake trout 26 - 36 inches must be released; Portable ice B - Fly/lure only; All rainbow trout must be released fishing shelters only; Gaffs and tail snares prohibited C - 2 trout limit Lake Granby - 4 lake trout limit; From Jan. 1 - Aug. 31, limit for trout D - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released (except lake trout) and kokanee is 4, singly or in aggregate; From Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, limit for trout (except lake trout) is 4, singly or in aggregate; E - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit From Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, limit for kokanee is 10; Snagging kokanee permitted F - Snagging prohibited; Fishing prohibited Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 except in Columbine Bay from the inlet of Twin Creek G - Fishing and snagging prohibited Sept. 15 - Nov. 30; Snagging upstream; Gaffs and tail snares prohibited; Portable ice fishing kokanee permitted Sept. 1 - Sept. 14 and Dec. 1 - Dec. 31; shelters only Northern pike from 24 - 36 inches must be released Columbine Bay, Lake Granby - Fishing prohibited Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 from the H - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released; *Non-native fish regulation Twin Creek inlet upstream I - 2 trout limit; *Non-native fish regulation Shadow Mountain Reservoir - Portable ice fishing shelters only *Non-native fish regulation - No limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, Williams Fork Reservoir - Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1 - Dec. 31; smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, Northern pike from 26 - 34 inches must be released; Use of spearfishing, archery, yellow perch or crappie slinbows and gigs prohibited for take of northern pike; 8 lake trout limit; Only 1 lake Gold Medal Water - Colorado River from Fraser River confluence to trout greater than 30 inches; Fishing and snagging prohibited Sept. 15 - Nov. 30 Troublesome Creek confluence from inlet buoy line to Grand Co. Rd. 330 bridge (Williams Fork Bridge Rd.) Creek Reservoir - Portable ice fishing shelters only Wolford Mountain Reservoir - Access prohibited within 150 feet of any kokanee spawning trap or wing net Oct. 1-Dec. 1.

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FROM MENKHAVEN RESORT DOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER ▶ CRAWFORD RESERVOIR — DELTA ▶ DEEP CREEK — SAN MIGUEL BOUNDARY OF ASPEN GLADE CAMPGROUND: 1. Bag, possession limit and min. size for large- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies only. mouth bass is one fish, 18 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 2. No bag or possession limit for yellow perch. mediately. inches long. FROM THE FENCE ON TOP OF THE CRAWFORD RESERVOIR ▶ DEER BEAVER CREEK — SAGUACHE ▶ CONEJOS RIVER, LAKE FORK — CONEJOS DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY FENCE: MAP: PAGE 19 MAP: PAGE 18 MAP: PAGE 21 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE HEADWATERS INCLUDING BIG LAKE, DOWN- 1. Fishing prohibited in spillway, stilling basin 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- STREAM TO AND INCLUDING ROCK LAKE AND ITS OUTLET: and outlet canal. mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ CROSHO RESERVOIR — RIO BLANCO ▶ DELANEY BUTTE LAKES (NORTH, SOUTH, AND EAST) — mediately. MAP: PAGE 36 JACKSON 1. Bag, possession and min. size for grayling is 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or ▶ CONNECTED LAKE — MESA 2, 16 inches long. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. MAP: PAGE 22 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth ▶ CRYSTAL LAKE — LAKE 3. Brown trout 14–20 inches long must be bass is 2, 18 inches long. MAP: PAGE 12 returned to the water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 4. Rainbow, cutthroat and cutbow trout 18–22 ▶ COOPER LAKE — HINSDALE inches long must be returned to the water 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ — MONTROSE immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 21 mediately. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. NORTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE: G 1. Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of ▶ CORNELIUS CREEK — LARIMER ▶ CULEBRA CREEK — COSTILLA standing water line. MAP: PAGE 25 FROM COLO. 159 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM APPROXIMATELY 3 2. Fishing prohibited from dam and 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MILES TO THE JAQUEZ BRIDGE: within 100 feet of dam Sept. 15–Nov. 15. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. SOUTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE: 1. Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of stand- ▶ CORRAL CREEK — SAN JUAN ▶ CUNNINGHAM CREEK — PITKIN ing water line. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITH HERMOSA CREEK: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ DePOORTER LAKE — SEDGWICK 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- bass is 15 inches long. mediately. ▶ DAIGRE LAKE — HUERFANO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ DILLON RESERVOIR — SUMMIT ▶ CORRAL CREEK — SUMMIT 2. Ice fishing prohibited. MAP: PAGE 13 MAP: PAGE 13 1. Arctic char under 20 inches must be returned 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ DEADMAN GULCH — ROUTT to the water immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for Arctic mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- char is 1, 20 inches long. mediately. ▶ COTTONWOOD CREEK, LITTLE — MOFFAT ▶ DIVIDE CREEK, WEST — GARFIELD MAP: PAGE 36 ▶ DEEP CREEK — LA PLATA FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE FROM FREEMAN RESERVOIR UPSTREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS WITH BROOK CREEK: 1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 31. BOUNDARY: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. mediately. 17 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

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Upper Gunnison Basin - Taylor Park Reservoir to Blue Mesa Reservoir River Regulations Lake Regulations Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: A - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released Blue Mesa Reservoir - Ice fishing shelters must be portable; No bag or possession limit for lake trout; Only 1 lake trout over B - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released 32 inches per day; Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31; C - Fishing prohibited as posted Bag limit for kokanee is 5; Possession limit for kokanee is 10 D - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit, maximum 12 inches; No taking of kokanee - Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31 E - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit, maximum 12 inches; No taking of kokanee; Taylor Park Reservoir - Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31; Fishing prohibited Aug. 1- Oct. 31 Gaffs and tail snares prohibited; 3 lake trout limit; Only one lake trout over 26 inches per day F - Fly/lure only; 2 brown trout limit, minimum 16 inches; All rainbow trout must be released; No taking of kokanee Aug. 1-Oct. 31; Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31 G - No taking of kokanee Aug. 1-Oct. 31; Snagging kokanee Crested permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Butte To

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▶ DIXON LAKE — LARIMER 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout is 2, 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 12 inches long. GOOD PLACES TO: bass is 15 inches long. 3. Taking kokanee prohibited.

▶ DOLORES RIVER — DOLORES, MESA, MONTEZUMA, FROM ROARING JUDY HATCHERY OUTLET DOWNSTREAM TO MONTROSE, SAN MIGUEL SOUTHERN ROARING JUDY SFU BOUNDARY: FROM CONFLUENCE WITH WEST FORK OF THE DOLORES RIVER 1. Fishing prohibited Aug. 1–Oct. 31. DOWNSTREAM TO THE STANDING WATER LINE OF MCPHEE RESERVOIR: ▶ ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — ARCHULETA 1. Taking kokanee prohibited except Nov. 15– 1. Largemouth bass 12–15 inches long must be Dec. 31 when snagging permitted. returned to the water immediately.

FROM MCPHEE DAM DOWNSTREAM APPROXIMATELY 11 ▶ ELAINE T. VALENTE OPEN SPACE LAKES, NORTH LAKE MILES TO THE BRADFIELD BRIDGE: — ADAMS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or © Wayne D. Lewis, CPW 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. FISH FOR KOKANEE 2. All fish must be returned to the water im- FROM MCPHEE DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: mediately. ■ Blue Mesa Reservoir, Gunnison Co. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, Lake Granby, Grand Co. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern ▶ ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR — PARK ■ pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- MAP: PAGE 30 ■ Vallecito Reservoir, La Plata and San Juan Cos. head, yellow perch or crappie. 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 4. Only 2 FROM THE BRADFIELD BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: ■ Sweetwater Lake, Garfield Co. may be longer than 16 inches. 1. No bag or possession limit for brown trout. 3. No bag or possession limit on yellow perch. ■ Wolford Mountain Reservoir, Grand Co. ▶ DOTY PARK LAKE — MORGAN ▶ ELK CREEK — SAN MIGUEL 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth Find where to catch a lunker: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water imme- cpw.state.co.us/fish/hotspots ▶ DOUG CREEK — MONTROSE diately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ELK RIVER — ROUTT 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ ▶ FALL CREEK — SAN MIGUEL MAP: PAGE 36 mediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO WOODS LAKE: 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. NEW ▶ DRY GULCH — CLEAR CREEK 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE mediately. WITH CLEAR CREEK: ▶ ELK RIVER (NORTH, SOUTH, AND MIDDLE FORKS) — 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ROUTT ▶ FAWN CREEK — RIO BLANCO 2. All trout must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 36 MAP: PAGE 33 mediately. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ DUKE LAKE — MESA mediately. MAP: PAGE 22 ▶ ELKHEAD RESERVOIR — MOFFAT, ROUTT 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth MAP: PAGE 36 ▶ FISH CREEK — ROUTT bass is 2, 18 inches long. 1. Bag and possession limit for crappie is 10. MAP: PAGE 36 2. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. ▶ EAGLE RIVER — EAGLE bass is 2, 15 inches long. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. MAP: PAGE 15 FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST FORK AND THE ▶ EMERALD LAKES (BIG AND LITTLE) — HINSDALE ▶ — LA PLATA SOUTH FORK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO LEMON RESER- COLORADO RIVER: 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout is 2, VOIR: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 14 inches long. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31.

FROM THE I-70 EXIT 147 BRIDGE IN EAGLE DOWNSTREAM TO IN THE LAKE CREEK INLET FOR 0.5 OF A MILE ABOVE BIG FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE EAST OF DURANGO DOWN- THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: EMERALD LAKE: STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ANIMAS RIVER: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 15. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- ▶ ERIE LAKE — BOULDER pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- head, yellow perch or crappie. 1. All largemouth and smallmouth must be head, yellow perch or crappie. returned to water immediately. ▶ EAST PASS CREEK — SAGUACHE ▶ FORBES PARK LAKE — COSTILLA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ EVANS CITY LAKE (RIVERSIDE PARK) — WELD 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. mediately. bass is 15 inches long. ▶ FORT MORGAN PONDS — MORGAN ▶ EAST RIVER — GUNNISON ▶ FALL CREEK — MINERAL 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth MAP: PAGE 19 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO WOLF CREEK: bass is 15 inches long. FROM THE UPSTREAM PROPERTY BOUNDARY AT THE ROAR- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ING JUDY FISH HATCHERY DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- WITH THE TAYLOR RIVER: mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 20 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

Lower Gunnison Basin - Blue Mesa Reservoir to Delta Lake Regulations

To McClure Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: ! Pass/Carbondale Blue Mesa Reservoir - Ice fishing shelters must be portable; No bag or possession limit for lake trout; only 1 lake trout over 32 inches per day; Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31; Bag limit for kokanee is 5; Possession limit for kokanee is 10 Cerro Summit Reservoir - Fly/lure only; All fish must be released; Ice fishing prohibited; Fishing prohibited Dec. 1-Feb. 28; Fishing access restricted to parking lot, trail, and up to 50 feet from the water line March 1-Aug. 15; Crawford Reservoir - 1 largemouth bass limit, minimum 18 inches; No bag or possession limit for yellow perch; Fishing in the spillway, stilling basin, or the outlet canal is prohibited; Underwater spearfishing may be used as a method of fishing for northern pike or carp in accordance with CPW regulations; Underwater spearfishing prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam Crystal Reservoir - Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31 Morrow Point Reservoir - Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31 East Fork

Paonia Reservoir - Fishing prohibited from the top of the dam down dTerror Creek to the boundary fence below the stilling basin A d Creek Reservoir

Ridgway Reservoir - Snagging kokanee permitted West Fork Terror Creek Reservoir outlet

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of Morrow Reservoir A - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released ¤£50 200 yards downstream d Point dam of Crystal Reservoir dam B - Fly/lure only; All rainbow trout must be released; d «¬92 Crystal Reservoir dam C Morrow Gold Medal Water R Point dam i ve C - Fishing prohibited as posted r Crystal Montrose D - Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31 Reservoir C D C ¤£50 E - Fly/lure only; All rainbow trout must be released; d d d dd Gold Medal Water; *Non-native fish regulation Cerro Morrow Point F - Fishing in the spillway, the stilling basin and the Summit Reservoir outlet canal is prohibited. Reservoir G - Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1-Dec. 31 ¤£550

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▶ FOURMILE CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ GOAT CREEK — SAN MIGUEL ▶ GRIFFITH RESERVOIR — MESA MAP: PAGE 28 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 22 FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK RIVER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: mediately. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 1. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 15 and inches long. Oct. 1–Nov. 30. ▶ GOLDEN PARK PONDS — BOULDER ON GOLDEN PARK PONDS NO. 1 AND NO. 2: ▶ GRIMES CREEK — LA PLATA ▶ FRANK EASEMENT PONDS (NORTH AND SOUTH) — WELD 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PROPERTY DOWN- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 2. Scented flies or lures must be 1.5 inches or STREAM TO THE STANDING WATER LINE OF VALLECITO bass is 15 inches long. longer. RESERVOIR: 3. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 1. Fishing is prohibited from Sept. 1–Nov. 14. ▶ FRASER CREEK — GARFIELD returned to water immediately. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15–Dec. 31. MAP: PAGE 33 4. Possession of largemouth or smallmouth bass FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: while fishing Golden Park Ponds No. 1 or 2 is ▶ GRIZZLY CREEK — GARFIELD 1. Fishing prohibited. prohibited. MAP: PAGE 28 FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER ▶ FRASER RIVER — GRAND ON GOLDEN PARK POND NO. 3: UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: MAP: PAGE 16 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth 1. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 15 and FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE and smallmouth bass is 1 in the aggregate, 15 Oct. 1–Nov. 30. WITH ST. LOUIS CREEK: inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ GROSS RESERVOIR — BOULDER 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to water ▶ GORE CREEK — EAGLE 1. Fishing prohibited from sunset to sunrise. immediately. MAP: PAGE 15 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 1. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH RED SANDSTONE FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH ST. LOUIS CREEK DOWN- CREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ▶ GROUNDHOG CREEK — DOLORES STREAM TO THE COLORADO RIVER: G EAGLE RIVER: FROM GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MILE: 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout 1. Fishing prohibited April 15–July 15. ▶ FREEMAN RESERVOIR — MOFFAT is 2, 16 inches long. MAP: PAGE 36 ▶ GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR — DOLORES WITHIN 50 YARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE INLET AND ▶ GRAND LAKE — GRAND IN THE NASH CREEK AND GROUNDHOG CREEK INLETS UPSTREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE: MAP: PAGE 16 UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: 1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 31. 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. 1. Fishing prohibited April 15–July 15. 2. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 4. ▶ FRENCH GULCH — SUMMIT Only 1 may be longer than 36 inches. All lake ▶ GUNNISON RIVER — DELTA, GUNNISON, MONTROSE MAP: PAGE 13 trout 26–36 inches long must be returned to GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM 200 YARDS DOWN- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. water immediately. G STREAM OF THE CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 3. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. DOWNSTREAM TO NORTH FORK OF THE GUNNISON. mediately. MAP: PAGE 21 ▶ GRANDVIEW PONDS — ADAMS ▶ FREY GULCH — SUMMIT 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AND TAYLOR RIVERS MAP: PAGE 13 bass is 15 inches long. DOWNSTREAM TO THE U.S. 50 BRIDGE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 19 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ GRANEROS CREEK — PUEBLO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS 2. Bag, possession and min. size for brown trout BOUNDARY: is 2, 16 inches long. ▶ FRYINGPAN LAKES NO. 2 AND NO. 3 — PITKIN 1. Fishing prohibited. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to water 1. Artificial flies and lures only. immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ GRASSY CREEK — SAN JUAN mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AND TAYLOR RIVERS 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- DOWNSTREAM TO THE STANDING WATER LINE OF BLUE ▶ FRYINGPAN RIVER — EAGLE, PITKIN mediately. MESA RESERVOIR, INCLUDING ALL TRIBUTARY CANALS AND MAP: PAGE 28 DIVERSIONS: FROM RUEDI DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE ▶ GREEN CREEK, LITTLE — GRAND, ROUTT MAP: PAGE 19 G CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK RIVER, MAP: PAGE 16 1. Taking kokanee prohibited Aug. 1–Oct 31. APPROXIMATELY 14 MILES: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1–Dec. 31. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag, possession and max. size for mediately. FROM BLUE MESA DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 225 YARDS: brown trout is 2, 14 inches long. MAP: PAGE 19 3. Trout (except brown trout) must be ▶ GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — SUMMIT 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. returned to the water immediately. MAP: PAGE 13 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 8. FROM THE CLOSURE SIGNS BELOW BLUE MESA DAM DOWN- ▶ GEORGE CREEK — LARIMER 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31. STREAM TO MORROW POINT RESERVOIR DAM: MAP: PAGE 25 MAP: PAGE 19 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ GREEN RIVER — MOFFAT 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, mediately. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern FROM MORROW POINT RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 130 YARDS: head, yellow perch or crappie. MAP: PAGE 21 1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

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FROM THE CLOSURE SIGN BELOW MORROW POINT RESER- FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH CHERRY CREEK DOWNSTREAM ▶ HAXTUN CITY LAKE (GUN CLUB LAKE) — VOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM: TO THE UPPER RED BRIDGE CAMPGROUND BOUNDARY: PHILLIPS MAP: PAGE 21 MAP: PAGE 19 1. Min. size for largemouth and 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. smallmouth bass is 15 inches 2. Bag, possession and min. size for brown trout long. FROM CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 200 is 2, 16 inches long. YARDS: 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to water ▶ HAYDEN CREEK, SOUTH PRONG — MAP: PAGE 21 immediately. FREMONT 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO FROM THE UPPER RED BRIDGE CAMPGROUND BOUNDARY THE CONFLUENCE WITH HAYDEN CREEK: FROM 200 YARDS DOWNSTREAM OF THE CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO BLUE MESA RESERVOIR: 1. Fishing prohibited. DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE RELIEF DITCH DIVERSION (5 MAP: PAGE 19 MILES ABOVE AUSTIN BRIDGE): 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. ▶ HEADACHE CREEK — ARCHULETA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to water ▶ GUNNISON RIVER, NORTH FORK — DELTA, GUNNISON 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- immediately. MAP: PAGE 21 mediately. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH ANTHRACITE CREEK DOWN- FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SMITH FORK DOWN- STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE GUNNISON RIVER: ▶ HEBERTON CREEK — GARFIELD STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, MAP: PAGE 33 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 1. Fishing prohibited. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- head, yellow perch or crappie. head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ HENRY RESERVOIR — CROWLEY ▶ GYPSUM PONDS STATE WILDLIFE AREA — EAGLE 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. ▶ GUNNISON RIVER, LAKE FORK — GUNNISON, HINSDALE MAP: PAGE 15 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WATERFALL 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ HERMAN GULCH — CLEAR CREEK AT SHERMAN: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ HAHN CREEK — RIO BLANCO 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 33 mediately. mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ HERMOSA CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN FROM FIRST BRIDGE CROSSING ABOVE mediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE DOWNSTREAM TO LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL: WITH EAST CROSS CREEK: 1. Artificial flies only. ▶ HALLENBECK (PURDY MESA) RESERVOIR — MESA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 22 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH HIGH BRIDGE GULCH 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or mediately. DOWNSTREAM TO THE BLM BOUNDARY BELOW “THE GATE” lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. CAMPGROUND: 2. Largemouth bass 12–15 inches long must ▶ HERMOSA CREEK, EAST FORK — LA PLATA MAP: PAGE 19 be returned to water immediately. No more 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. than 2 largemouth bass in any bag and pos- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag, possession and min. size for brown trout session limit can be longer than 15 inches. mediately. is 2, 16 inches long. 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to water ▶ HAMILTON CREEK — GRAND ▶ HIDDEN LAKES — LAKE immediately. MAP: PAGE 16 MAP: PAGE 12 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE BLM BOUNDARY BELOW “THE GATE” CAMP- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- GROUND TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH CHERRY CREEK: mediately. mediately. MAP: PAGE 19 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ HANGING LAKE — GARFIELD ▶ HIGHLINE RESERVOIR — MESA MAP: PAGE 28 MAP: PAGE 22 1. Fishing prohibited. 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth bass is 2, 15 inches long. ▶ HARVEY GAP RESERVOIR — GARFIELD MAPS: PAGES 22, 28 ▶ HIMES CREEK — MINERAL 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Thank you. Your hunting and fishing 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag and possession limit for mediately. licenses pay to protect Colorado habitat. channel catfish is 2. 3. Use of spearfishing, slingbows, ▶ HINE LAKE — JEFFERSON archery, gigs for take of northern 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 18 inches pike is prohibited. long.

▶ HAT CREEK — EAGLE ▶ HOHNHOLZ LAKE NO. 3 — LARIMER MAP: PAGE 15 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 4. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately. ▶ HOLYOKE CITY LAKE (LIONS CLUB FISHING HOLE) — PHILLIPS 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long.

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▶ HOMESTAKE CONVEYANCE CHANNEL (SPINNEY MOUN- ▶ JIM CREEK — CONEJOS ▶ KETNER LAKE — JEFFERSON TAIN RESERVOIR INLET DITCH) — PARK MAP: PAGE 18 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth MAP: PAGE 30 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 15 inches long. 1. Fishing prohibited. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. ▶ KINGFISHER POND (FORT COLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL ▶ HORSE CREEK RESERVOIR (TIMBER LAKE) — BENT, LEARNING CENTER) — LARIMER OTERO ▶ JOE WRIGHT CREEK — LARIMER 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. MAP: PAGE 25 bass is 15 inches long. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR ▶ HORSESHOE RESERVOIR — HUERFANO UPSTREAM TO COLO. 14: ▶ KINNEY CREEK (3 MILES EAST OF HOT SULPHUR 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and 1. Artificial flies and lures only. SPRINGS) — GRAND spotted bass is 15 inches long. 2. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 31. MAP: PAGE 16 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR — LARIMER ▶ JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR — LARIMER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches MAP: PAGE 25 mediately. long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Fishing prohibited in inlet area as posted ▶ KOA LAKE — BOULDER March 15–May 31. ▶ JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR — BENT 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. returned to water immediately. ▶ HOTEL DRAW — SAN JUAN 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ JOHNSTOWN RESERVOIR — WELD ▶ LA PLATA RIVER — LA PLATA 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE mediately. bass is 15 inches long. LINE: 2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ HUDSON TOWN POND — WELD 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Bag, possession limit and min. size for long. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- largemouth and smallmouth bass is 1 in the 4. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate head, yellow perch or crappie. aggregate, 15 inches long. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. ▶ LAGERMAN RESERVOIR — BOULDER ▶ HUERFANO RIVER — HUERFANO ▶ JUMBO RESERVOIR — LOGAN, SEDGWICK 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS 1. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. bass is 15 inches long. BOUNDARY: 2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches ▶ LAKE ARBOR — JEFFERSON 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. long. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 4. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate bass is 15 inches long. ▶ HUNT LAKE — CHAFFEE longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 2. Min. size for walleye, saugeye is 15 inches 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 5. Visitors ages 18–64 must have annual Jumbo/ long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Prewitt Res. access permit, except those who 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate mediately. have a valid annual Colorado hunting or fish- longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. ing license. Permits are $36, available on the ▶ ILLINOIS RIVER — JACKSON CPW website or at authorized sales agents. ▶ LAKE CREEK — HINSDALE WITHIN DIAMOND J AND YARMONY RANCH STATE WILDLIFE FROM BIG EMERALD LAKE INLET UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A AREAS: ▶ JUNIATA RESERVOIR — MESA MILE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 22 1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 15. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. ▶ LAKE DOROTHEY — LAS ANIMAS ▶ JACKSON LAKE (RESERVOIR) — MORGAN 2. Largemouth bass 12–15 inches long must be WITHIN LAKE DOROTHEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA, INCLUDING 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. returned to the water immediately. No more SCHWACHHEIM CREEK AND ALL OTHER DRAINAGES INTO 2. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. than 2 largemouth bass in any bag and pos- THE LAKE: 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches session limit can be longer than 15 inches. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. long. 4. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ KELLY LAKE — JACKSON ▶ LAKE FORK CREEK — LAKE longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 12 5. Fishing prohibited in outlet ditch below dam 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE around rotary screen. WITH GLACIER CREEK: 6. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. ▶ KELSO CREEK — MESA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ JAYHAWKER PONDS — LARIMER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be mediately. returned to the water immediately. ▶ LAKE GRANBY — GRAND 2. Bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 5. ▶ KENNEY RESERVOIR — RIO BLANCO MAP: PAGE 16 MAP: PAGE 34 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. ▶ JERRY CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1 AND 2 — MESA 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 2. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 4. MAP: PAGE 22 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 3. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 4. Jan. 1–Aug. 31, bag and possession limit for lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. head, yellow perch or crappie. trout (except lake trout) and kokanee is 4, 2. All fish must be returned to the water im- singly or in aggregate. mediately. ▶ KERR LAKE — CONEJOS 5. Sept. 1–Dec. 31, bag and possession limit 3. Float tubes with chest-high waders permitted. 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r. he C Upper Rio Grande Basin ac Confluence with Lake Regulations gu a B Gulch d S R Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: G 1 r. Alberta Park Reservoir - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit r. 4 C C Mid. Fk. Carnero Cr. A o Beaver Creek Reservoir - Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1-Dec. 31 e r ch e Poage Lake - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit, maximum 12 inches a n u r. . Carn r Upper Seepage Lake - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit, minimum 16 inches g C B Fk ero a a . C S e S C M . . West San Francisco Lake - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released id. F k h B c A re k A a F To Lake City u ek g A . a Miners Cr. S A N k. Continental N 149 S. F . Res. F M B A k i . n Prong Cr. To er C s Ca Saguache l C Creede La G rner e r ar o C k a e ita ree r e Cr k eek C Santa La Garita r . Maria E d G Rd R m Res.

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r r e Fork River Regulations iv C R o Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: e k c d e s n e i a c A - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released r r 160 Beaver Creek Res. n G C B - Fly/lure only s a io o r n F C - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released . R Pi k n F Monte D - Fly/lure only; 2 brown trout limit, maximum 12 inches; . B Sa Big Meadows S e US Forest To All rainbow trout must be released av Vista Res. e Service Alamosa E - Fly/lure only; 2 brown trout limit, minimum 16 inches; A r C P C boundary

All rainbow trout must be released; Gold Medal Water a r Poage e s e West Fk. San C s k C Lake To r Francisco Cr. 160 eek Pagosa W. San 0 2 4 8 12 16 Middle Fk. San Francisco Creek Springs Alberta A Francisco Lk. Miles Park Res.

6. Sept. 1–Dec. 31, bag and possession limit for ▶ LON HAGLER RESERVOIR — LARIMER ▶ LOST TRAIL CREEK — GUNNISON kokanee is 10. 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be MAP: PAGE 28 7. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31 returned to water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. except in Columbine Bay upstream of Twin 2. Only one channel catfish in the bag or poses- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Creek inlet. sion limit may exceed 20 inches long. mediately.

IN COLUMBINE BAY FROM THE INLET OF TWIN CREEK ▶ LONE PINE CREEK — LARIMER ▶ LOWELL PONDS — ADAMS UPSTREAM: FROM PARVIN LAKE UPSTREAM TO LARIMER CR 74E (RED 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–Dec. 31. FEATHER LAKES ROAD): bass is 15 inches long. 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. ▶ LAKE JOHN — JACKSON ▶ MACK MESA RESERVOIR — MESA 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 4. ▶ LONG DRAW RESERVOIR — LARIMER MAP: PAGE 22 MAP: PAGE 25 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth ▶ LARAMIE RIVER — LARIMER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 2, 15 inches long. WITHIN HOHNHOLZ STATE WILDLIFE AREA: 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ MAD CREEK — ROUTT 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ LOS PINOS CREEK — SAGUACHE MAP: PAGE 36 MAP: PAGE 19 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. ▶ LASKEY GULCH — SUMMIT WITHIN COCHETOPA STATE WILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH): 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. MAP: PAGE 13 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to the water im- ▶ MANCOS RIVER — MONTEZUMA 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN MANCOS DOWNSTREAM TO mediately. THE STATE LINE: ▶ — HINSDALE, LA PLATA 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ LESTER CREEK — ROUTT FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WEMINUCHE largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern MAP: PAGE 36 WILDERNESS BOUNDARY: pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- FOR 0.25 OF A MILE UPSTREAM AND 0.25 OF A MILE DOWN- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. head, yellow perch or crappie. STREAM FROM PEARL LAKE: 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ MARTIN LAKE — HUERFANO 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 18 FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN BAYFIELD DOWNSTREAM TO 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and inches long. NAVAJO RESERVOIR: spotted bass is 15 inches long. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- head, yellow perch or crappie. 27 CPW.STATE.CO.US ver Ri n WATERS a gp in y Fr , , 0 e 2 t : h y e ¹ s p e c e i i e ; l f n e l t p 5 s b e

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▶ MAY CREEK — LARIMER ▶ MIDDLE CREEK, EAST — SAGUACHE ▶ NATIVE LAKE — LAKE MAP: PAGE 25 FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WATERFALL AP- MAP: PAGE 12 FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE PROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM THE CONFLUENCE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITH POUDRE RIVER: WITH MIDDLE CREEK: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. All trout must be returned to water immedi- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ately. mediately. ▶ — DOLORES 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ McELMO CREEK — MONTEZUMA ▶ MINERS CREEK — SAGUACHE FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE EAST OF CORTEZ DOWNSTREAM MAP: PAGE 27 ▶ NAVAJO RESERVOIR — ARCHULETA TO THE STATE LINE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Trotlines permitted. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern mediately. ▶ NAVAJO RIVER — ARCHULETA, CONEJOS pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO BRIDAL VEIL head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ MITCHELL CREEK — GARFIELD FALLS: MAP: PAGE 28 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ McKAY LAKE — ADAMS FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or BOUNDARY OF THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS FISH HATCHERY: mediately. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Largemouth bass must be returned to the 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM THE OSO DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE water immediately. mediately. LINE: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ McMURRY PONDS — LARIMER ▶ MONTGOMERY RESERVOIR — PARK largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Ice fishing prohibited. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- bass is 15 inches long. 2. Fishing prohibited Dec. 1–May 31. head, yellow perch or crappie.

▶ McPHEE RESERVOIR — MONTEZUMA ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RESERVOIR AND FROM THE WEST ▶ NEE GRONDA RESERVOIR — KIOWA 1. Largemouth and smallmouth bass 10–15 FACE OF THE DAM: 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. inches long must be returned to the water 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. immediately. ▶ NEE NOSHE RESERVOIR — KIOWA MONUMENT RESERVOIR — LAS ANIMAS 2. No bag or possession limit for walleye. ▶ 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. 1. 3. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 31. NEE SO PAH RESERVOIR (SWEETWATER AND JET) — MORRISON CREEK — ROUTT ▶ MEAD PONDS — WELD ▶ KIOWA ▶ MAP: PAGE 36 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be NOTE: At publication, this reservoir is dry. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. returned to water immediately. 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. MEADOW CREEK — EAGLE NEWLIN CREEK — CUSTER, FREMONT ▶ ▶ MORROW POINT RESERVOIR — GUNNISON, MONTROSE ▶ MAP: PAGE 15 MAP: PAGE 19 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS 1. BOUNDARY: Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Fishing prohibited. mediately. ▶ MOUNT ELBERT FOREBAY RESERVOIR — LAKE MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ NICKELSON CREEK — PITKIN ▶ MEADOW CREEK, EAST — EAGLE 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 1. MAP: PAGE 28 MAP: PAGE 15 2. Lake trout 22–34 inches long must be re- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. turned to the water immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. mediately. ▶ MUDDY CREEK — SAN MIGUEL FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO WOODS LAKE: ▶ NO NAME CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ MEDANO CREEK — SAGUACHE, ALAMOSA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 28 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: mediately. 1. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 15 and ▶ MUDDY CREEK, LITTLE - GRAND Oct. 1–Nov. 30. ▶ MEDANO CREEK, HUDSON BRANCH — SAGUACHE MAP: PAGE 16 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ NOLAN CREEK — EAGLE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 15 mediately. mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ MEDANO CREEK, LITTLE — SAGUACHE ▶ NASH CREEK — DOLORES mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MILE: ▶ NORTH LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA — LAS ANIMAS mediately. 1. Fishing prohibited April 15–July 15. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MEREDITH RESERVOIR — CROWLEY ▶ ▶ NATE CREEK — OURAY ▶ NORTH PLATTE RIVER — JACKSON 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. MAP: PAGE 21 WITHIN BROWNLEE II OR VERNER STATE WILDLIFE AREAS: 1. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MICHIGAN RIVER — JACKSON Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ 2. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. WITHIN BROWNLEE, MURPHY AND DIAMOND J STATE Cutthroat must be returned to water im- WILDLIFE AREAS: mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 29 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

South Platte River in South Park Lake Regulations River Regulations To Fairplay Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: d Antero Res. - 2 trout limit; Portable ice fishing A - Fly/lure only; Trout 12-20 in. must be released; shelters only 2 trout limit; Only 1 trout over 20 in.; Gold Medal Water - 4 trout limit; Only 2 trout over Eleven Mile Res. B - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released 16 inches; No limit for yellow perch; Portable ice fishing shelters only C - Fly/lure only; Trout 12-20 in. must be released; ¬«9 2 trout limit; Only 1 trout over 20 in. A Spinney Mtn. Res. - Fly/lure only; 1 trout over D - Fly/lure only; All fish must be released; M 20 inches; No fishing from 30 minutes after sunset Portions may be closed Sept. 15 - Dec. 31; id d to 30 minutes before sunrise; Ice fishing prohibited; Gold Medal Water Garo le No bag or possession limit for yellow perch; E - Fishing is prohibited (Homestake F Gold Medal Water ¤£285 o Conveyance Channel) S r o u k th For k S

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FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE ROUTT ▶ NORTHWATER CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ PARACHUTE CREEK, EAST MIDDLE FORK — GARFIELD G NATIONAL FOREST DOWNSTREAM TO WYOMING MAP: PAGE 22 MAP: PAGE 22 (NORTHGATE CANYON): 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. mediately. mediately.

▶ NORTH PLATTE RIVER, NORTH FORK — JACKSON ▶ OLD DILLON RESERVOIR — SUMMIT ▶ PARVIN LAKE — LARIMER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 13 MAP: PAGE 25 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for golden trout 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ NORTH SHIELDS PONDS — LARIMER 1, 16 inches long. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth IN THE INLET STREAM (LONE PINE CREEK) UPSTREAM TO bass is 15 inches long. ▶ OSIER CREEK — CONEJOS LARIMER CR 74E (RED FEATHER LAKES ROAD): MAP: PAGE 18 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. ▶ NORTH STERLING RESERVOIR — LOGAN 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ PASS CREEK — MINERAL 2. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches mediately. MAP: PAGE 27 long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. Only 1 ▶ OVERLAND TRAIL POND — LOGAN 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- can be longer than 25 inches. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth mediately. 4. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches bass is 15 inches long. long. ▶ PASTURE CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN 5. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ PAONIA RESERVOIR — GUNNISON 1. Artificial flies and lures only. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. MAP: PAGE 21 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 6. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. FROM THE TOP OF DOWNSTREAM TO THE mediately. BOUNDARY FENCE BELOW THE STILLING BASIN: ▶ NORTH TAYLOR CREEK — CUSTER 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. ▶ PEARL LAKE — ROUTT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 36 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ PARACHUTE CREEK, EAST FORK — GARFIELD INCLUDING INLET STREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE ABOVE INLET mediately. MAP: PAGE 22 AND THE OUTLET STREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE BELOW THE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. OUTLET: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 18 inches long. 30 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

South Platte River from Cheesman Res. to Chatfield Res. Lake Regulations Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Cheesman Res. - Fishing prohibited Oct. 1 - April 30; No fishing from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise; Fishing prohibited on the dam and around reservoir as posted; Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1 - Sept. 30; Ice fishing prohibited Chatfield Res. and all waters within state park including South Platte River - 3 walleye limit, minimum 18 inches; Only 1 walleye over 21 inches per day; Minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches; Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 feet of dam or walleye spawning operation nets March 15 - April 15, or until walleye spawning operations are completed; Fishing prohibited on ponds in dog off-leash area. Spring Gulch Pond - Fly/lure only; All fish must be returned to water immediately

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▶ PELLA CROSSING RECREATION AREA PONDS (ALL ▶ POOSE CREEK — RIO BLANCO ▶ PRONGER POND — LOGAN PONDS) — BOULDER MAP: PAGE 36 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 15 inches long. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be mediately. ▶ PROSPECT PARK LAKES — JEFFERSON returned to the water immediately. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ PORCUPINE LAKE — ROUTT bass is 15 inches long. ▶ PETTY CREEK — SAN JUAN MAP: PAGE 36 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. BASS LAKE AND WEST PROSPECT LAKES ONLY: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or mediately. mediately. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer.

▶ — ARCHULETA ▶ POUDRE PONDS NO. 1 — WELD ▶ PROSPECT PONDS NO. 2 AND 3 — LARIMER FROM PIEDRA RIVER BRIDGE ON USFS 631 (PIEDRA ROAD) 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth DOWNSTREAM TO THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF THE TRES bass is 15 inches long. bass is 15 inches long. PIEDRA RANCH (1.5 MILES ABOVE U.S. 160): 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ POUDRE RIVER — LARIMER ▶ PUEBLO RESERVOIR — PUEBLO 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. MAP: PAGE 25 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY spotted bass is 15 inches long. FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO NAVAJO DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH JOE WRIGHT 2. Bag, possession, min. size for walleye and RESERVOIR: CREEK: saugeye is 5 in the aggregate, 18 inches long. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 4. NEW Bag and possession limit for crappie head, yellow perch or crappie. FROM UPPER BOUNDARY OF BIG BEND CAMPGROUND is 10. DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH BLACK HOLLOW CREEK: 5. NEW Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. ▶ PIEDRA RIVER, EAST FORK — MINERAL, HINSDALE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 6. NEW Bag and possession limit for wiper is 5. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 7. NEW Only 1 wiper longer than 21 inches 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- may be taken per day. mediately. FROM WEST BOUNDARY OF THE HOMBRE RANCH (BELOW 8. Underwater spearfishing allowed for channel, RUSTIC) DOWNSTREAM TO THE PINGREE PARK ROAD/BRIDGE: blue and flathead catfish with an aggregate ▶ PIKES PEAK NORTH SLOPE RECREATION AREA — EL 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bag and possession limit of 5 and for wiper PASO, TELLER 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. with a bag and possession limit of 5. CRYSTAL, NORTH CATAMOUNT & SOUTH CATAMOUNT 9. NEW Fishing prohibited from dam and within RESERVOIRS: FROM UPPER BOUNDARY OF GATEWAY PARK (WATER DIVER- 100 ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 2. SION FOR FORT COLLINS) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE Mar. 1–April 15, or until walleye spawning WITH THE NORTH FORK OF THE POUDRE RIVER: operations are complete. NORTH CATAMOUNT RESERVOIR ONLY: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 10. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleaned 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. fish in boat on lake.

▶ PIKES PEAK SOUTH SLOPE RECREATION AREA — EL ▶ POUDRE RIVER, NORTH FORK — LARIMER ▶ PURGATOIRE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK — LAS ANIMAS PASO, TELLER MAP: PAGE 25 WITHIN BOSQUE DEL OSO STATE WILDLIFE AREA: Permits Required. Visit Colorado Springs Parks, FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH DIVIDE CREEK DOWNSTREAM 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Recreation and Cultural Services website and TO BULL CREEK (ABOVE HALLIGAN RESERVOIR): 2. All fish must be returned to water immedi- then Open Spaces for more information on open- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ately. ing and closing dates, permits and other rules. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ PURGATOIRE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — LAS ANIMAS BOEHMER RESERVOIR, BOEHMER CREEK: FROM MILTON SEAMAN RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO THE WITHIN BOSQUE DEL OSO STATE WILDLIFE AREA: 1. Fishing prohibited in Boehmer Reservoir CONFLUENCE WITH THE POUDRE RIVER: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. and Boehmer Creek, from the headwaters to 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to water immedi- Mason Reservoir. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ately.

MASON RESERVOIR: ▶ POUDRE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — LARIMER ▶ QUEENS RESERVOIR, NORTH AND SOUTH — KIOWA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 25 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout is 1, FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY 16 inches long. DOWNSTREAM FOR 1 MILE: ▶ QUINCY RESERVOIR — ARAPAHOE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or McREYNOLDS RESERVOIR: 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ PREWITT RESERVOIR — LOGAN, WASHINGTON 3. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. bass is 18 inches long. ▶ PIT D POND — BOULDER 2. Min. size for walleye, saugeye is 15 inches 4. Access controlled by Aurora Parks & Rec. as 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth long. posted. and smallmouth bass is 1 in the aggregate, 15 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate inches long. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. ▶ RAMPART RESERVOIR — EL PASO 4. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 2. ▶ POAGE LAKE — RIO GRANDE 5. Visitors ages 18–64 must have annual Jumbo/ 2. Ice fishing prohibited. MAP: PAGE 27 Prewitt Res. access permit, except those who 1. Artificial flies and lures only. have a valid annual Colorado hunting or fish- 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout is 2, ing license. Permits are $36, available on the 12 inches long. CPW website or at authorized sales agents. 32 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

White River - Lake Regulations River Regulations Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Headwaters to Meeker Trappers Lake - Fly/Lure Only; 2 cutthroat limit, A - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released 11 inches maximum size; Fishing prohibited in B - 2 trout limit To Craig inlets and upstream 1/2 mi.; Fishing prohibited C - 2 trout limit; No limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass smallmouth bass, 7 within 100 ft. of either side of all inlet streams; northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellowperch, and crappie d R R d d 9 Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side of D - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released; No limit for channel catfish, largemouth

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▶ RANCH CREEK, NORTH FORK — GRAND ▶ RIO BLANCO LAKE — RIO BLANCO FROM COLO. 149 BRIDGE AT SOUTH FORK MAP: PAGE 16 MAP: PAGE 34 G DOWNSTREAM TO THE RIO GRANDE CANAL 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches DIVERSION STRUCTURE: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for brown ▶ RIO BLANCO RIVER — ARCHULETA AND CONEJOS trout is 2, 16 inches long. ▶ RED LION STATE WILDLIFE AREA — LOGAN FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO SAN JUAN WILDER- 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth NESS BOUNDARY: water immediately. bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ RIO LADO CREEK — MONTEZUMA mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ RELAY CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE BLANCO DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- CONFLUENCE WITH THE SAN JUAN RIVER: mediately. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ RIVERBEND PONDS NO.1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 — LARIMER largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ RHODES GULCH — CONEJOS pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- bass is 15 inches long. MAP: PAGE 18 head, yellow perch or crappie. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ RIVER’S EDGE NATURAL AREA PONDS (BASS, 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ RIO DE LOS PINOS — CONEJOS DRAGONFLY, AND SANDPIPER — LARIMER mediately. MAP: PAGE 18 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WATERFALL AT returned to the water immediately. ▶ RIDGWAY RESERVOIR — OURAY THE SOUTH SAN JUAN WILDERNESS BOUNDARY: 2. Bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 5. MAP: PAGE 21 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ ROAD BEAVER CREEK — GUNNISON 2. No bag, possession limit for smallmouth bass. mediately. MAP: PAGE 19 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR — GARFIELD ▶ RIO GRANDE — HINSDALE, MINERAL, RIO GRANDE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAPS: PAGES 22, 28 MAP: PAGE 27 mediately. 1. Bag, possession and min. size for walleye is 1, FROM LOWER BOUNDARY OF RIVER HILL CAMPGROUND 18 inches long. DOWNSTREAM NEW TO THE COLO. 149 BRIDGE: ▶ ROARING CREEK — LARIMER 2. Bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 25 20. 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to water 1. Artificial flies and lures only. immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 3. Bag, possession and max. size for brown trout mediately. is 2, 12 inches long 33 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

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▶ ROARING FORK CREEK — GRAND FROM 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE ▶ ROCKY FORK CREEK — PITKIN MAP: PAGE 16 CONFLUENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK AND THREEMILE MAP: PAGE 28 1. Artificial flies and lures only. CREEK: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 2. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 15 and mediately. Oct. 1–Nov. 30. ▶ ROARING FORK OF THE NORTH PLATTE — JACKSON 3. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 ▶ ROCKY MOUNTAIN LAKE - DENVER WITHIN MANVILLE STATE WILDLIFE AREAS: inches long. 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches 1. Artificial flies and lures only. long. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ ROCK CREEK — LAKE MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ ROSEMONT RESERVOIR — TELLER ▶ ROARING FORKS CREEK — MONTEZUMA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Ice fishing prohibited. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. mediately. ▶ ROUGH CANYON - CONEJOS ▶ ROCK CREEK — PARK MAP: PAGE 18 ▶ ROARING FORK RIVER — PITKIN, GARFIELD 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 28 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM FRYINGPAN RIVER TO mediately. mediately. G COLORADO RIVER ▶ ROCK CREEK, LITTLE — MESA ▶ RUBY JEWEL LAKE — JACKSON FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH MCFARLANE CREEK DOWN- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. STREAM TO THE UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies only. mediately. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ RUNYON/FOUNTAIN LAKES STATE WILDLIFE AREA — ▶ ROCK LAKE — CONEJOS PUEBLO FROM UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE MAP: PAGE 18 1. Ice fishing prohibited. CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER (EXCLUDING 50 1. Artificial flies and lures only. YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE CONFLU- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ SAGUACHE CREEK — SAGUACHE ENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK AND THREEMILE CREEK): mediately. MAP: PAGE 27 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM CONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS DOWN- 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH CALIFORNIA GULCH: inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only.

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▶ SAGUACHE CREEK, MIDDLE FORK — SAGUACHE ▶ SCHWACHHEIM CREEK — LAS ANIMAS ▶ SNELL CREEK — RIO BLANCO MAP: PAGE 27 WITHIN LAKE DOROTHEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA: MAP: PAGE 33 FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF SAGUACHE CREEK: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ SECOND CREEK — DELTA mediately. MAP: PAGE 21 ▶ SAGUACHE CREEK, SOUTH FORK — SAGUACHE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ SODA CREEK — ROUTT MAP: PAGE 27 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 36 FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE mediately. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. WITH THE MIDDLE FORK OF SAGUACHE CREEK: 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ SEVERY CREEK — EL PASO FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS ▶ SOUTH PLATTE PARK (LITTLETON) — ARAPAHOE ST. VRAIN CREEK (NORTH AND SOUTH) — BOULDER ▶ BOUNDARY: 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth WITHIN THE TOWN LIMITS OF LYONS, AS POSTED: 1. Fishing prohibited. bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — GRAND ▶ SOUTH PLATTE RIVER — DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, PARK, MAP: PAGE 16 TELLER ▶ ST. VRAIN STATE PARK — WELD LAKE: 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. MAPS: PAGES 30–31 FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or SHADOW MOUNTAIN SPILLWAY — GRAND FORKS DOWNSTREAM TO SPINNEY MOUNTAIN lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. ▶ G MAP: PAGE 16 RESERVOIR INLET: 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be FROM SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO LAKE 1. returned to the water immediately. Artificial flies and lures only. GRANBY INCLUDING COLUMBINE BAY TO THE TWIN CREEK INLET: 2. Trout 12–20 inches long must be re BLUE : 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–Dec. 31. turned to the water immediately. 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 2. Snagging prohibited. 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. returned to water immediately. Only one may be longer than 20 inches. 2. Only 1 channel catfish in the bag or posses- ▶ SHEEP CREEK — CONEJOS sion limit may exceed 20 inches long. MAP: PAGE 18 FROM THE OUTLET OF SPINNEY MOUNTAIN FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONEJOS RIVER: G RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO THE INLET OF ELEVEN ▶ SAN FRANCISCO CREEK (MIDDLE AND WEST FORKS) AND 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MILE RESERVOIR: WEST SAN FRANCISCO LAKE — RIO GRANDE 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 27 2. Some portions may be closed to fish- PORTION ON USFS LANDS INCLUDING WEST SAN FRANCISCO LAKE: ▶ SHEEP CREEK — LARIMER ing as posted from Sept. 15–Dec. 31 for 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 25 kokanee spawning. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. All fish must be returned to water im- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. ▶ SAN JUAN RIVER — ARCHULETA mediately. FROM THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 160 AND U.S. 84 DOWN- FROM IMMEDIATELY BELOW ELEVEN MILE DAM DOWN- STREAM THROUGH PAGOSA SPRINGS TO THE INTERSECTION ▶ SHEEP CREEK, EAST AND WEST FORKS — LARIMER STREAM TO THE WAGON TONGUE GULCH ROAD BRIDGE AT OF APACHE STREET WITH THE RIVER, INCLUDING RIVER MAP: PAGE 25 SPRINGER GULCH (ELEVEN MILE CANYON): CENTER PONDS: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. FROM U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN PAGOSA SPRINGS DOWNSTREAM mediately. FROM CHEESMAN DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE SOUTH TO NAVAJO RESERVOIR: ▶ SIG CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN PROPERTY LINE AT WIGWAM CLUB: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, G 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Trout must be returned to water im- pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- mediately. mediately. head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ SAN MIGUEL RIVER — MONTROSE, SAN MIGUEL ▶ SIG CREEK, EAST FORK — SAN JUAN FROM THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE WIGWAM CLUB FROM THE COLO. 90 BRIDGE AT PINON DOWNSTREAM TO THE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. G DOWNSTREAM TO SCRAGGY VIEW PICNIC GROUND: CONFLUENCE WITH THE DOLORES RIVER: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, mediately. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern is 2, 16 inches long. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- ▶ SILVER LAKE — MESA head, yellow perch or crappie. MAP: PAGE 22 FROM STRONTIA SPRINGS DAM DOWNSTREAM TO 300 YARDS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. UPSTREAM FROM THE DENVER WATER BOARD’S MARSTON ▶ SANCHEZ RESERVOIR — COSTILLA 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 DIVERSION STRUCTURE: 1. Any crayfish taken must be immediately inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. returned to the water it came from or be taken 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. into possession immediately and killed by sepa- ▶ SLATER CREEK, SOUTH FORK AND WEST PRONG rating the tail from the body. OF THE SOUTH FORK — ROUTT WITHIN CHATFIELD STATE PARK: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Bag limit and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 ▶ SARVIS CREEK — GRAND, ROUTT 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- inches long. MAP: PAGE 36 mediately. 2. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. taken per day. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. ▶ SLOAN LAKE — HINSDALE 3. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 15 inches long. ▶ SCENERY POND — RIO BLANCO 2. 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▶ SOUTH PLATTE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK — PARK ▶ SPRUCE CREEK (CONFLUENCE WITH BLUE RIVER, 2.5 ▶ TAMARACK RANCH POND — LOGAN MAP: PAGE 30 MILES S OF BRECKENRIDGE) — SUMMIT 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth FROM THE COLO. 9 BRIDGE (4.9 MILES NORTH OF MAP: PAGE 13 bass is 15 inches long. G GARO) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. SOUTH FORK OF THE SOUTH PLATTE: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ TARRYALL CREEK — PARK 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. FOR THAT PORTION OF TARRYALL CREEK LOCATED ON THE 2. Trout 12–20 inches long must be re- CLINE RANCH STATE WILDLIFE AREA: turned to the water immediately. ▶ STAGECOACH RESERVOIR — ROUTT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 36 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Only one may be longer than 20 inches. 1. No bag or possession limit for walleye. 3. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–last day of Feb. 4. Fishing access restricted to designated fishing ▶ SOUTH PLATTE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — PARK ▶ STALKER LAKE — YUMA areas (beats). Each fishing beat restricted to MAP: PAGE 30 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth occupants of vehicle in parking stall assigned FROM U.S. 285 DOWNSTREAM TO ANTERO RESERVOIR: bass is 15 inches long. to that beat (determined by corresponding 1. Artificial flies and lures only. number). No more than 4 anglers per vehicle. 2. Trout 12–20 inches long must be returned to ▶ STANDLEY LAKE — JEFFERSON Only 1 vehicle per stall. the water immediately. 1. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Only long. ▶ TAYLOR CREEK, LITTLE — MONTEZUMA one may be longer than 20 inches. 2. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate 1. Artificial flies and lures only. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM ANTERO RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM IN THE NEWLY mediately. CONSTRUCTED CHANNEL TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ▶ STEAMBOAT LAKE — ROUTT EXISTING CHANNEL: G ▶ TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR — GUNNISON 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ STEARNS LAKE — BOULDER MAP: PAGE 19 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 3. bass is 15 inches long. Only 1 may be longer than 26 inches. FROM THE LOWER BOUNDARY FENCE OF BADGER BASIN 2. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. STATE WILDLIFE AREA DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE ▶ STEELMAN CREEK — GRAND 3. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. WITH THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE SOUTH PLATTE: MAP: PAGE 16 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE DENVER WATER ▶ TAYLOR RIVER — GUNNISON 2. Trout 12–20 inches long must be returned to BOARD DIVERSION: MAP: PAGE 19 the water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE TOP OF TAYLOR DAM AND FROM THE DAM DOWN- 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Only 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- STREAM FOR 325 YARDS: one may be longer than 20 inches. mediately. 1. Fishing prohibited as posted.

▶ SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — PARK ▶ STEUBEN CREEK, WEST FORK — GUNNISON FROM A POINT 325 YARDS BELOW TAYLOR DAM DOWN- G MAP: PAGE 30 MAP: PAGE 19 STREAM TO THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF TAYLOR RIVER STATE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WILDLIFE AREA (APPROXIMATELY 0.4 OF A MILE): 2. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. mediately. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 3. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 1, 20 inches long. ▶ SUMMIT RESERVOIR — MONTEZUMA ▶ TERROR CREEK, EAST FORK — DELTA 4. Ice fishing prohibited. 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches MAP: PAGE 21 5. No bag and possession limit for yellow long. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE perch. WITH TERROR CREEK (INCLUDING THE UNNAMED TRIBUTARY ▶ SWAMP LAKES — LAKE BELOW TERROR CREEK RESERVOIR): ▶ SPRAT-PLATTE LAKE — ADAMS MAP: PAGE 12 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 2. Min. size for largemouth bass is 18 inches mediately. long. ▶ THOMAS RESERVOIR — BOULDER ▶ SWAN RIVER — SUMMIT 1. Bag, possession limit and min. size for ▶ SPRING CREEK — DOLORES MAP: PAGE 13 largemouth and smallmouth bass is 1 in the 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. aggregate, 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 mediately. inches long. ▶ THREE LAKES (LOWEST AND MIDDLE LAKES) — LAKE MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ SPRING GULCH POND — DOUGLAS ▶ SWAN RIVER, NORTH FORK — SUMMIT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 29 MAP: PAGE 13 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. All fish must be returned to water immedi- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ately. mediately. ▶ THREE LICKS CREEK — EAGLE MAP: PAGE 16 ▶ SPRUCE CREEK (CONFLUENCE WITH BLUE RIVER, 5 ▶ SWEITZER LAKE — DELTA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MILES N OF GREEN MOUNTAIN RES.) — GRAND, 1. All fish except carp must be returned to the 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- SUMMIT water immediately. mediately. MAP: PAGE 13 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ SYLVAN LAKE — EAGLE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 15 mediately. IN INLET AND UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: 1. Fishing prohibited Sept. 1–Nov. 30. 37 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

▶ THREEMILE CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ TUTTLE CREEK — SAGUACHE MAP: PAGE 28 1. Artificial flies and lures only. GOOD PLACES TO: FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK RIVER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: mediately. 1. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 15 and Oct. 1–Nov. 30. ▶ TWIN LAKES — LAKE MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ THURSTON RESERVOIR — PROWERS 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 1. 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. 2. Lake trout 22–34 inches long must be re- turned to the water immediately. ▶ TIMBERLINE LAKE — LAKE MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ TWO BUTTES RESERVOIR — BACA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Trotlines and jugs permitted. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ TWO LEDGE RESERVOIR — JACKSON ▶ TORSIDO CREEK — CONEJOS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 18 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER — OURAY 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 21 mediately. FROM OURAY CR 23 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO RIDGWAY RESERVOIR: Teddy Steele with his 25-inch cutbow trout. © Kevin Steele ▶ TOTTEN RESERVOIR — MONTEZUMA 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. GO ICE FISHING 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long. FROM RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE FENCE JUST ■ Lake John, Jackson Co. BELOW USGS GAUGE STATION: ▶ TRAPPER CREEK — GARFIELD 1. Fishing prohibited except as posted. ■ Blue Mesa Reservoir, Gunnison Co. MAP: PAGE 22 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE FENCE JUST BELOW THE USGS GAUGE STATION ■ Eleven Mile Reservoir, Park Co. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- BELOW RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE Jumbo Reservoir, Logan Co. mediately. WITH COW CREEK: ■ 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ■ Miramonte Reservoir, San Miguel Co. ▶ TRAPPERS LAKE — GARFIELD 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. MAP: PAGE 33 ■ Vega Reservoir, Mesa Co. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU- 2. Bag, possession and max. size for cutthroat is ENCE WITH THE GUNNISON RIVER: ■ Rifle Gap Reservoir, Garfield Co. 2, 11 inches long. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 3. No bag or possession limit for brook trout. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern Learn how to ice-fish safely at 4. Fishing prohibited in inlets and upstream for pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 0.5 of a mile. head, yellow perch or crappie. cpw.state.co.us/icefishing 5. Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side safety of inlet streams. ▶ UNION RESERVOIR (CALKINS LAKE) — WELD 6. Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side 1. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. of outlet and downstream to first falls. ▶ VASQUEZ CREEK, SOUTH FORK — GRAND NEW ▶ UPPER SEEPAGE LAKE — MINERAL MAP: PAGE 16 TRINIDAD RESERVOIR — LAS ANIMAS 1. ▶ Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. 2. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth and Bag, possession limit and min. size for trout 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- spotted bass is 15 inches long. is 2, 16 inches long. mediately. 2. Bag and possession limit for walleye and VALLECITO CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN saugeye is 5 in the aggregate. ▶ ▶ VAUGHN RESERVOIR — RIO BLANCO 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE SOUTHERN MAP: PAGE 36 BOUNDARY OF THE : longer than 18 inches may be taken per day. 1. Bag and possession limit for cutthroat is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. TROUT CREEK — RIO BLANCO, ROUTT 2. ▶ Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ VIRGINIA GULCH CREEK, WEST — LA PLATA MAP: PAGE 36 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM SHERIFF RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE WEMINUCHE WIL- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- CONFLUENCE WITH YAMPA RIVER: DERNESS DOWNSTREAM TO THE LA PLATA CR 501 BRIDGE: mediately. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. 1. All kokanee must be returned to water from 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. Sept. 1–Nov. 14. ▶ VIRGINIA LAKE — LAKE 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15–Dec. 31. MAP: PAGE 12 FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO, BUT NOT INCLUDING, 1. Artificial flies and lures only. SHERIFF RESERVOIR: FROM THE LA PLATA CR 501 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. STANDING WATER LINE OF VALLECITO RESERVOIR: 2. 1. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Fishing prohibited Sept. 1–Nov. 14. ▶ WACKER PONDS — MORGAN 2. mediately. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15–Dec. 31. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. ▶ TURQUOISE RESERVOIR — LAKE ▶ VASQUEZ CREEK, LITTLE — GRAND MAP: PAGE 12 MAP: PAGE 16 ▶ WAHATOYA STATE WILDLIFE AREA — HUERFANO 1. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE DENVER Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WATER BOARD DIVERSION: 2. Ice fishing prohibited. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 38 mediately. 2019 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

▶ WALDEN PONDS (EXCEPT WALLY TOEVS POND) — ▶ WHITE RIVER, NORTH FORK — RIO BLANCO ▶ WRIGHTS LAKE — CHAFFEE BOULDER MAP: PAGE 33 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER: ▶ YAMPA RIVER — ROUTT, MOFFAT 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 36 returned to the water immediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH TROUT ▶ WHITE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — RIO BLANCO CREEK (INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES): ▶ WALKER STATE WILDLIFE AREA — MESA MAP: PAGE 33 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. MAP: PAGE 22 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–last day of Feb. WITH THE NORTH FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 0.6 OF A MILE: ▶ WALTON CREEK — ROUTT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 36 ▶ WILLIAMS FORK RESERVOIR — GRAND 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. MAP: PAGE 16 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. 1. Northern pike 26–34 inches must be returned FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM TO CATAMOUNT to the water immediately. LAKE: ▶ WANEKA LAKE — BOULDER 2. Use of spearfishing, archery, slingbows and 1. Spawning areas (redds) closed to fishing as 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth gigs for the take of northern pike is prohib- posted. bass is 15 inches long. ited. 3. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 8. FROM 0.6 OF A MILE BELOW STAGECOACH DAM DOWN- ▶ WASHINGTON PARK (LILY POND) — DENVER Only 1 may be longer than 30 inches. STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH WALTON CREEK, EXCLUD- 1. Fishing open only to youths 15 or younger. 4. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. ING CATAMOUNT LAKE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ WATSON LAKE — LARIMER FROM THE BUOY LINE AT THE WILLIAMS FORK RIVER INLET 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 25 UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST GRAND CR BRIDGE: 1. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches long. 1. Fishing and snagging prohibited Sept. 15– FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH WALTON CREEK DOWNSTREAM Nov. 30. FOR 4.8 MILES TO THE JAMES BROWN (SOUL CENTER OF THE ▶ WEST CREEK — MESA UNIVERSE) BRIDGE, IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS: FROM THE COLO. 141 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM 5 MILES TO THE ▶ WILLIAMS FORK RIVER — GRAND 1. Artificial flies and lures only. CONFLUENCE OF UTE CREEK: MAP: PAGE 16 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM WILLIAMS FORK DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU- ENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: FROM THE JAMES BROWN (SOUL CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE ▶ WEST CROSS CREEK — EAGLE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. BRIDGE) DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLO. 394 BRIDGE NEAR MAP: PAGE 15 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. CRAIG: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ WILLIAMS GULCH — LARIMER mediately. MAP: PAGE 25 FROM THE HEADWATERS OF THE YAMPA RIVER DOWN- FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE GREEN RIVER: ▶ WHITE RIVER — RIO BLANCO WITH THE POUDRE RIVER: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, MAPS: PAGES 33, 34 1. Fishing prohibited. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- OF THE WHITE RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLO. 13 BRIDGE ▶ WILLOW CREEK (LITTLE SNAKE DRAINAGE) — MOFFAT head, yellow perch or crappie. BELOW MEEKER (EXCLUDING THE SLEEPY CAT EASEMENT, 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WAKARA LEASE, AND THE MEEKER PASTURE STATE WILDLIFE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ YOUNGS CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1, 2 & 3 — DELTA AREA): mediately. MAP: PAGE 22 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR — GRAND 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ON THE SLEEPY CAT EASEMENT, WAKARA LEASE, AND MAP: PAGE 16 mediately. MEEKER PASTURE STATE WILDLIFE AREA EAST OF MEEKER: 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ YUMA CITY LAKE — YUMA 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ WINDSOR RESERVOIR — WELD 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS bass is 15 inches long. 2. Bag and possession limit for channel catfish OF THE WHITE RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO KENNEY RESERVOIR: is 5. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ WOLF CREEK — CONEJOS ZIMMERMAN LAKE - LARIMER largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern MAP: PAGE 18 ▶ MAP: PAGE 25 pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. head, yellow perch or crappie. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Artificial flies and lures only. 2. mediately. Trout must be returned to water immediately. FROM TAYLOR DRAW DAM DOWNSTREAM 400 YARDS: 3. Fishing prohibited in inlet area as posted 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. ▶ WOLFORD MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — GRAND Jan. 1–July 31. MAP: PAGE 16 FROM TAYLOR DRAW DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: 1. Access, including for fishing, prohibited 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, within 150 ft. of any kokanee spawning trap largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern or wing net from Oct. 1–Dec. 1. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ WOODS LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA — SAN MIGUEL 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately.

39 CPW.STATE.CO.US COLORADO FISH IDENTIFICATION All fish illustrations © Joseph R. Tomelleri IDENTIFICATION TIPS FOR COMMON GAME SPECIES Purchase your 2019–2020 fishing license:cpw.state.co.us , click "Buy and Apply" More species identification information: cpw.state.co.us/fish/identification TROUT FAMILY PIKE OTHER SPORTFISH NORTHERN PIKE CHANNEL CATFISH Horizontal rows of light-colored round/oval spots, on dark background Barbels (whiskers); forked tail; RAINBOW TROUT sporadic black spotting Black spots on a light body, red stripe along sides

BROWN TROUT Spotting pattern is TIGER MUSKIE made up of black Northern pike and muskie hybrid; irregular, dark-colored vertical markings spots; red-orange on a light background; long snout WALLEYE spots inside light blue Two separate dorsal circles fins; large, well- developed canine teeth; large eyes with BROOK TROUT milky corneas; white- Pectoral, pelvic and anal fins tipped tail often orange, edged with black and white; body is dark with white and red spots inside blue circles BASS SAUGER Spotted dorsal fin; SMALLMOUTH BASS CUTTHROAT no white tip on Upper jaw does not extend tail; darker color (NATIVE) TROUT beyond eye; fish usually has Crimson slash on either vertical stripes along sides side of the throat beneath the lower jaw; heavier spotting towards the tail LARGEMOUTH BASS Upper jaw extends beyond SAUGEYE LAKE TROUT (MACKINAW) eye; often has horizontal Walleye-sauger Has a white, irregular spot stripe extending the hybrid with black pattern on dark body; length of body mottling marks on veriform markings body; black color over back and head; unlike between dorsal fins other trout, they have a deeply indented tail fin WIPER Hybrid between white TIGER TROUT bass and striped bass YELLOW PERCH Cross between a brown Two separate dorsal trout and a brook trout; fins; large vertical dark pronounced stripes on body, stripes on yellow sides resembling a tiger ! ARCTIC CHAR SUNFISH & CRAPPIE Long, slender with WESTERN SLOPE NATIVE FISH small, pointed head; GREEN SUNFISH THAT MUST BE RELEASED light spots on body; Olive-colored body with Anglers may possibly catch these species if fishing in the leading edge of lower short, rounded pectoral fins Colorado River Basin. These fish must be returned to the water fins are milk white; with yellow trim unharmed as quickly as possible. fine scales with See page 8 for a full list of protected species to be released. smooth, slippery skin ! SPLAKE REDEAR SUNFISH HUMPBACK CHUB Cross between a Similar to bluegill, but with dark Green to silver and brook trout and a lake colors on top and lighter yellow- white with an trout; tri-colored pelvic green on the belly; males have abrupt hump fins; slightly forked tails cherry-red opercle (ear flap), behind the head females have orange

GRAYLING BONYTAIL CHUB Large sail-like dorsal BLUEGILL Slight hump and a fin; silver body; small Opercle (ear flap) is dark to its long, narrow tail mouths and body edge and a dark blotch at the back of dorsal fin rays; small mouth

MOUNTAIN WHITEFISH BLACK CRAPPIE Mouth is smaller than a COLORADO PIKEMINNOW Black splotches on a silver trout’s and does not Adults may be green-gray to body; dorsal spines and rays extend to below the bronze on backs get longer as they approach center of the eye, as it does and the tail on a trout silver to white KOKANEE SALMON along sides At the end of their third sum- WHITE CRAPPIE and bottoms mer, females develop a Vertical bars on body; silver red-gray-white color with green or brown RAZORBACK SUCKER pattern; males shades along back; dark bars Bronze to yellow fish develop hook jaw along sides with a white belly with a sharp- and turn brick red edged keel HOW TO RELEASE A FISH behind the head If you practice catch and release while fishing, ▶ REMOVE THE HOOK AS QUICKLY AS POS- ▶ TO REVIVE AN UNCONSCIOUS FISH hold it follow these steps to ensure the fish returns to the SIBLE. Single barbless hooks can often be upright in the water. Move the fish forward and water with minimal damage. Any fish you plan to removed while the fish is still in the water. backward so that water runs through the gills. release MUST be returned to the water immediately. This may take a few minutes. When it begins to HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE HOOKS ▶ GENTLE HANDLING IS ESSENTIAL. Avoid struggle, release it. Use a pair of forceps, longnosed pliers or a purposely made hook-out to ▶ TIME IS ESSENTIAL. Quickly play and release squeezing or putting your fingers in the gills or quickly, efficiently remove the hook. fish. A fish played for too long will be too eye sockets. It's best to hold a fish gently by its ▶ WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING A FISH, hold it exhausted to recover. belly or by the area in front of the tail. horizontally and do not squeeze the fish. Do not If the fish is hooked deep in the throat or stomach, cut the line as close put your hands in its gills or hold it vertical by to the hook as possible and leave the hook in the fish — it could do more ▶ KEEP FISH IN THE WATER as much as possible. damage trying to remove a deeply set hook than leaving it where it is. its gills.

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NOTICE: This brochure includes information on fishing in Colorado. It is not a legal notice nor a complete collection of fishing regulations and laws. It is a condensed guide issued for anglers’ convenience. Copies of statutes and regulations can be obtained from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife area office, or at cpw.state.co.us/regulations. For questions, call CPW at 303-297-1192.

WARNING! Take a DO NOT TRANSPLANT FISH The unauthorized transplanting or stocking of fish friend fishing. into any body of water is ILLEGAL. This includes ENTER TO WIN GREAT PRIZES FROM COLORADO COMPANIES live bait or aquarium fish. It causes severe damage to public fisheries, harms the environment and is highly unethical. THE PENALTIES INCLUDE: ■ Significant fines, up to $5,000. ■ Permanent loss of your hunting and fishing privileges. ■ Paying up to hundreds of thousands of dollars to reclaim the body of water.

HELP US PROTECT YOUR STREAMS, LIVE LIFE RIVERS AND LAKES OUTSIDE CPW.STATE.CO.US/TAKEAFRIEND REPORT ILLEGAL ACTIVITY ANONYMOUSLY You could be eligible for a reward. 42 2019 COLORADO FISHING