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Printed for free distribution by: CONTENTS COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW) 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 ■ 303-297-1192 WHAT’S NEW: 2020...... 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 and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and ■ What you need to buy a fishing license; license requirements...... 1 future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. ■ Secure ID & residency requirements; Habitat Stamps; special licenses...... 2 COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE DIRECTOR GENERAL INFORMATION...... 3–7 Dan Prenzlow ■ Fishery programs: Gold Medal Waters; Wild Trout; stream surveys...... 3 COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEMBERS, as of Sept. 2019 ■ State records program: Records by Weight; Records by Length...... 4 Michelle Zimmerman, Chair Carrie Besnette Hauser ■ State Records by Weight award table...... 4 Marvin McDaniel, Vice-Chair Betsy Blecha ■ Master Angler program; award lengths...... 5 James Vigil, Secretary Luke B. Schafer ■ Help improving fisheries...... 5 Taishya Adams Eden Vardy ■ Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)...... 6 Robert W. Bray Dan Gibbs, ex-officio member Charles Garcia Kate Greenberg, ex-officio member ■ Glossary of fish terms...... 7 Marie Haskett Dan Prenzlow, CPW Director ■ Online fishing information resources...... 7 REGULATION BROCHURE EDITOR COVER PHOTO FISHING LAWS...... 8–10 Chelsea Harlan © Jerry Neal, CPW ■ Legal fishing methods...... 8 PRINTED ■ Special conditions & restrictions...... 8−9 February 2020 by Publication Printers, Denver: 300,000 copies ■ Statewide bag & possession limits...... 10 Printing paid for with hunting and fishing license fees. ■ MAP: Wiper/white bass & walleye/saugeye bag limits...... 10 The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) receives federal financial assistance from multiple bureaus within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (as amended), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of SPECIAL REGULATIONS: FISHING WATERS...... 11–39 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), the Age ■ MAP: Upper Arkansas River...... 12 Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. ■ MAP: Blue River Basin...... 13 Department of the Interior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability or age. In addition, CPW adheres to all ■ MAP: Middle Colorado & Eagle Rivers...... 15 antidiscrimination laws of the state of Colorado. For more information on how to request ■ MAP: Upper Colorado River — Headwaters to Radium...... 16 an accommodation or to file a grievance, please visit cpw.state.co.us/accessibility. ■ MAP: Conejos & Alamosa River Drainages...... 18 NOTICE: Laws and regulations in this brochure are paraphrased for easier understanding ■ MAP: Upper Gunnison Basin — Taylor Park Res. to Blue Mesa Res...... 19 and are intended only as a guide. Complete Colorado wildlife statutes and regulations are ■ MAP: Lower Gunnison — Blue Mesa Res. to Delta...... 21 available at CPW offices listed below and online: cpw.state.co.us/regulations ■ MAP: Lower Colorado River & Grand Mesa...... 22 ■ MAP: Upper Poudre River Drainage...... 25 CPW REGIONAL AND AREA OFFICE LOCATIONS ■ MAP: Upper Rio Grande Basin...... 27 ADMINISTRATION ■ MAP: Middle Colorado & Roaring Fork Rivers...... 28 1313 Sherman St., #618 ■ MAP: South Platte River in South Park...... 30 Denver, 80203 ■ MAP: South Platte River — Cheesman Res. to Chatfield Res...... 31 303-297-1192 (M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MT) MAP: White River Headwaters to Meeker...... 33 ■ — ONLY the offices below can assist hunters with animal checks and taking samples that are ■ MAP: White River — Meeker to Utah state line...... 34 related to hunting activities. See the CPW website for a complete list of our parks ■ MAP: Yampa River — Headwaters to Craig...... 36 locations that can also sell licenses, issue duplicate licenses and accept licenses for refunds. BRUSH GRAND JUNCTION MONTE VISTA FISH IDENTIFICATION...... 40–41 28167 County Rd. T 711 Independent Ave. 0722 S. Rd. 1 E. Brush, 80723 Grand Junction, 81505 Monte Vista, 81144 GET THE BROCHURE ONLINE: cpw.state.co.us/fishing/brochure 970-842-6300 970-255-6100 719-587-6900 COLORADO SPRINGS GUNNISON MONTROSE Send us your fishing photos and stories for a chance 4255 Sinton Rd. 300 W. New York Ave. 2300 S. Townsend Ave. Colorado Springs, 80907 Gunnison, 81230 Montrose, 81401 to be featured on this brochure cover or CPW's online blog! 719-227-5200 970-641-7060 970-252-6000 [email protected] DENVER HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS PUEBLO 6060 Broadway 346 Grand County Rd. 362 600 Reservoir Rd. COVER PHOTO: Denver, 80216 Hot Sulphur Springs, 80451 Pueblo, 81005 ▶ Jake Ruthven helping out at the brown trout spawn C OLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 303-291-7227 970-725-6200 719-561-5300 2020 Colorado at North Delaney Butte Lake. © Jerry Neal, CPW Fishing DURANGO LAMAR SALIDA SEASON: MARCH 1, 2020–MARCH 31, 2021 151 E. 16th St. 2500 S. Main St. 7405 Hwy. 50 OTHER PHOTOS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Durango, 81301 Lamar, 81052 Salida, 81201 ▶ Ice fishing. © Seth Firestone, CPW 970-247-0855 719-336-6600 719-530-5520 ▶ Having fun at the Family Crappie Fishing & FORT COLLINS MEEKER STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 317 W. Prospect Rd. 73485 Hwy. 64 925 Weiss Dr. Cooking Clinic hosted by CPW. © CPW Fort Collins, 80526 Meeker, 81641 Steamboat Springs, 80487 ▶ James Bixler takes his grandson, Phoenix Garrett Thomas, 970-472-4300 970-878-6090 970-870-2197 fishing at Bear Creek Lake. © Belinda Bixler GLENWOOD SPRINGS cpw.state.co.us 0088 Wildlife Way ▶ A successful day! © CPW Glenwood Springs, 81601 970-947-2920 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WHAT'S NEW WHAT’S NEW: 2020 REGULATION CHANGES & NEW INFORMATION ▶ VALID DATES FOR ANNUAL LICENSES & HABITAT STAMPS HAVE CHANGED: ▶ UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER HAS NEW REGULATIONS: New special catch and release, Annual hunting and fishing licenses (such as fishing, small game, furbearer, and flies-and-lures-only regulations are now in place on the Uncompahgre resident combo small game/fishing) and Habitat Stamps will be valid March River for a two mile stretch through the City of Montrose. See page 38. 1–March 31 of the following year (13 months), instead of April 1–March 31. Annual licenses go on sale March 1. See "Habitat Stamps," page 2. ▶ VALCO PONDS 4 & 5 (PUEBLO CO.) HAVE NEW REGULATIONS: Valco Ponds 4 and 5 will be open in early 2020. See property-specific regulations on page 38. ▶ NEW SENIOR COMBO SMALL GAME/FISHING LICENSE: Customers age 65 and older can now purchase a combination small game/fishing license for $28, ▶ SPRING FISHING CLOSURE EXTENDED FOR MIDDLE COLORADO & LOWER plus the search-and-rescue and Wildlife Education Fund fees (see table below.) ROARING FORK RIVERS. THE CLOSURE NOW INCLUDES ELK CREEK: Spawn- ing tributaries along the middle Colorado River and lower Roaring Fork ▶ DISTURBING TROT-LINES IS PROHIBITED: Molesting, disturbing or damaging River are now closed from March 15–May 31 (instead of May 15), as well as gill nets, traps, seines and now trot-lines set by CPW is not allowed. See Oct. 1‒Nov. 30. The tributaries include: Canyon, Elk, Grizzly and No Name pages 8–9 for more fishing regulations. creeks on the Colorado River, and Fourmile Creek and Threemile Creek on the Roaring Fork River. ▶ NEW INFORMATION FOR RECORDS PROGRAMS: Updated information for the Records by Weight, Records by Length and Master Angler programs can be found on pages 4–5. LICENSE INFORMATION NEW ANNUAL LICENSES ARE VALID MARCH 1–MARCH 31 THE NEXT YEAR (13 MONTHS) SEASON DATES: Colorado waters are open to taking fish, amphibians and crustaceans day WHAT YOU NEED TO BUY A LICENSE and night, year round, except if otherwise stated in the regulation section of this brochure. 1 ▶ ID: Secure and verifiable ID (See cpw.state.co.us/secure-verifiable-id See pages 11–39. for more information.) AND: FREE FISHING DAYS: Residents and nonresidents can fish without a license or Habitat ▶ PROOF of residency for Colorado residents. (See page 2.) Stamp from June 6–7, 2020. All other rules and regulations apply. 2 HABITAT STAMP: A 2020 or lifetime Habitat Stamp is required prior to buying a LICENSE FEES, HABITAT STAMPS, ANS STAMP license for anyone ages 18–64. One will be automatically added to your purchase, if applicable. (See page 2.) HABITAT STAMPS FEE NOTE: A Social Security number is required for new customers age 16 and older ■ Annual Habitat Stamp (nonrefundable)...... $10.13 (age 12 for a second-rod stamp). Only one is required per person, ages 18–64, per year buying or applying for a license. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ■ Lifetime Habitat Stamp...... $304.11 ▶ ADULTS: People 16 and older are required to buy and carry with them a fishing license to AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) STAMP AMOUNT fish or take fish, amphibians and crustaceans, except as prohibited. required for motorboats and sailboats ▶ YOUTH: Residents ages 16–17 can purchase a fishing license for $9.85. Those under 16 can ■ RESIDENTS take a full bag and possession limit without a license. However, they must have a second- Annual...... $25.00 rod stamp if fishing with a second line. ■ NONRESIDENTS ▶ SENIORS: Colorado residents age 65 and older can obtain an annual senior fishing license Annual...... $50.00 for $9.85 NEW or an annual senior combo small game/fishing license for $29.75, both of which include the 25-cent search-and-rescue fee and the $1.50 Wildlife Education LICENSES FEE Fund fee. License must be carried while fishing. Seniors must have a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. ■ RESIDENTS a. Adult annual (18–64)...... $35.17 Senior lifetime low-income fishing licenses also are available for Colorado residents 65 or older. For information and eligibility requirements, contact any CPW location. Senior annual (65+)...... $9.85 ▶ SECOND-ROD STAMP: Anglers can use a second rod, hand line or tip-up by purchasing a Small game & fishing combo...... $50.37 second-rod stamp. One stamp is allowed per season and is nontransferable. A second-rod NEW Senior small game & fishing combo (65+)...... $29.75 stamp does not entitle an angler to an additional bag limit, nor can it be used for another ■ NONRESIDENTS person to fish. Annual...... $97.97 a. Those with disability licenses must purchase a stamp if fishing with a second line. b. A second-rod stamp is not required when only using trot-lines or jugs. Five-day...... $32.14 c. Youths under 16 must have and carry with them a second-rod stamp if fishing with a ■ YOUTH second line. Residents ages 16–17...... $9.85 d. Seniors fishing with a senior license must have and carry with them a second-rod Second-rod charge still applies. stamp if fishing with a second line. RESIDENTS & NONRESIDENTS ▶ COMMERCIAL LICENSE: $40; required to take or possess bait fish, amphibians or crusta- Second-rod stamp...... $10.87 ceans for commercial purposes. Applications are available at CPW locations. License ■ holders must submit an annual report to CPW within 30 days of the license expiration A second-rod stamp per year is available to anyone who has purchased date. Holders are required to provide live-fish buyers with a receipt stating the seller’s a fishing license and any youth under 16 (see "Second-rod Stamp" at right). name, date of sale, species and number sold. ■ One-day fishing: residents...... $13.90 ▶ CHILD SUPPORT DELINQUENCY: State and federal law require a Social Security number to buy ■ One-day fishing: nonresidents...... $16.94 a license. It is not displayed on the license but is provided, if requested, to C​ hild Support ■ Additional-day fishing...... $6.81 Enforcement authorities. Hunting and fishing licenses are not issued to those suspended Customers buying a one-day or additional day license are exempt from for noncompliance with child support. Any current licenses become invalid if held by an the Habitat Stamp fee with the first two of these licenses. individual who is deemed noncompliant by ​Child Support Enforcement. The Habitat Stamp fee will be assessed when a third license of this type is purchased. ▶ ARMED FORCES EXEMPTION: Colorado residents on active duty with U.S. armed forces out All license fees include a 25-cent search-and-rescue fee and a $1.50 fee of state can fish free without a license while here on temporary leave, maximum of 30 days a year. You must carry official leave papers while fishing. for the Wildlife Education Fund. 1 CPW.STATE.CO.US LICENSES

1 SECURE ID & RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS 2 HABITAT STAMPS ▶ cpw.state.co.us/proofofresidency Habitat Stamps are $10.13 and ▶ The physical residence address you give only one is required per person, to buy or apply for a license must be the per year for anyone ages 18–64. same as the address given for Colorado NEW Stamps are valid March 1– state income tax purposes. March 31 (13 months). ▶ You terminate your Colorado residency ▶ You must purchase a stamp if you apply for, buy or accept a resident before buying or applying for hunting, fishing or trapping license a huntingb or fishing license. issued by another state or foreign coun- try, register to vote outside Colorado or ▶ A lifetime stamp is $304.11. accept a driver's license that shows an ▶ Anyone who holds a free lifetime fishing license, address other than in Colorado. Above: Colorado "blackline" licenses may not be used as secure a veteran lifetime combo NEW or first responder and verifiable identification or to prove residency. ▶ CPW cannot accept Colorado-issued combo small-game/fishing license, or are approved drivers licenses, permits or IDs that state “Not valid for federal identification, voting or public for the Big Game Mobility Impaired Hunting Pro- benefit purposes” (see image above). You will need another valid form of identification to pur- gram is exempt from the Habitat Stamp require- chase a hunting or fishing license in Colorado. See: cpw.state.co.us/secure-verifiable-id ment. See: cpw.state.co.us/accessibility NOTE: CPW can accept valid drivers licenses, permits or IDs issued by another state, even if those out-of-state documents do not meet federal REAL ID requirements. SPECIAL LICENSE INFORMATION RESIDENCY TYPES CPW offers several programs for hunters and anglers with dis- 1. STANDARD COLORADO RESIDENT abilities. Go to cpw.state.co.us/accessibility for more a. Requirements: You must live in Colorado for at least 6 consecutive months prior to information on each program and how to apply. These programs buying or applying for any resident CPW product, have your primary residence in require advance legal paperwork submissions. Colorado and have not applied for or purchased a resident license or pass outside of Colorado in the last 6 months. RESIDENT FISHING LIFETIME PROGRAM b. Proof: Current and valid Colorado driver’s license/ID with a Colorado address issued Colorado residents who are totally and permanently 6 or more months prior. If the Colorado driver’s license/ID is not 6 months old, you disabled can apply for a free lifetime fishing license. must provide at least two forms of additional residency proof, as outlined in "Addi- tional Residency Proofs" below. RESIDENT VETERAN LIFETIME PROGRAM Military veterans who are disabled and residents of 2. STUDENT: ATTENDING SCHOOL FULL-TIME IN COLORADO Colorado are eligible to apply for a lifetime fishing a. Requirements: You must be attending school full time at an accredited Colorado school and small game combo license. The veteran must have starting at least 6 months prior to buying or applying for any resident CPW product. proof of a service-connected disability, with an overall- b. Proof: Student ID, name of institution, date you became a full-time student, school combined rating of 60% or more by the Department transcript showing full-time status. of Veteran's Affairs. Purple Heart recipients are also eligible to apply for the combo license. 3. STUDENT: ATTENDING SCHOOL FULL-TIME OUTSIDE OF COLORADO a. Requirements: You must meet Colorado residency requirements and be attending an RESIDENT FIRST RESPONDER LIFETIME PROGRAM accredited school outside of Colorado, paying nonresident tuition. Colorado residents who are disabled first responders b. Proof: Student ID, name of institution, date you became a full-time student, proof of can obtain a lifetime first responder combination small out-of-state tuition payment. game/fishing license. The first responder must have proof of a permanent occupational disability. 4. MILITARY: STATIONED IN COLORADO a. Requirements: You must be active-duty military stationed in Colorado (including your spouse/dependents). Residency begins the date the orders begin. HEALTH ADVISORIES b. Proof: Military ID and orders. 5. MILITARY: COLORADO HOME OF RECORD EATING YOUR CATCH? a. Requirements: You must be active-duty military stationed outside of Colorado, but with Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages Colorado Colorado as your home of record, paying income tax as a Colorado resident (including residents to go fishing and enjoy eating the fish they your spouse/dependents). catch. Keep in mind that not all fish should be eaten b. Proof: Military ID and orders. in unlimited amounts. Fish are an important part of 6. YOUTH a healthy diet: They are a lean, low-calorie source of Children under the age of 18 have the same residency status as their parent, legal guardian or person with whom they live the majority of the time per court order. protein and nutrients. However, some fish meat may OTHER RESIDENCY INFORMATION contain chemicals that could pose health risks. The 1. ADDITIONAL RESIDENCY PROOFS Colorado Department of Public Health and Environ- If you otherwise meet residency requirements but your Colorado driver’s license or ID ment, in cooperation with CPW, tests fish throughout was issued or renewed less than 6 months ago, or you have a CPW-approved religious ex- the state for the presence of certain contaminants emption to photo identification on your record, you must provide at least two additional (such as mercury, arsenic and selenium) that may be proofs of residency showing 6 consecutive months of Colorado residency immediately present in some fish. prior to buying or applying for a license. Those proofs include: income sources (pay stubs), utility bills, state income tax documents (as a full-time resident), lease agree- ments/rent receipts, motor vehicle registration, voter registration. CURRENT ADVISORIES ARE ONLINE: 2. MULTIPLE HOMES colorado.gov/cdphe/ If you have a home in Colorado and another location, call 303-297-1192 to make sure wq-fish-consumption you comply with Colorado residency requirements before obtaining a CPW license or state park pass. 2 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL GENERAL INFORMATION GOLD MEDAL WATERS Gold Medal Waters are the highest quality cold-water habitats and have the ■ FRYINGPAN RIVER: From Ruedi Reservoir dam to the Roaring Fork River. capability to produce many quality-sized (14 inches or longer) trout. ■ GORE CREEK: From Red Sandstone Creek to Eagle River. CPW has established criteria and management guidelines to support the GUNNISON RIVER: From 200 yards downstream of Crystal Reservoir dam to public interest in angling, observing and protecting these significant cold- ■ the North Fork of the Gunnison. water fishery resources. Gold Medal Waters are defined as any river or lake which is producing a ■ NORTH PLATTE RIVER: From south boundary of Routt National Forest to standing stock of at least 60 pounds per acre, and at least 12 trout that are 14 Wyoming (Northgate Canyon). inches or longer per acre on a sustained basis. ■ RIO GRANDE: From U.S. 149 bridge at South Fork downstream to Rio Grande River segments designated as Gold Medal Waters must be a minimum of 2 canal diversion structure. miles in length, and lakes must be a minimum of 50 acres. ■ ROARING FORK RIVER: From the Fryingpan River to the Colorado River. ■ SOUTH PLATTE RIVER: The following lakes and streams in Colorado offer the greatest potential for ▶ From the confluence of the middle and south forks to Spinney Moun- trophy trout fishing: tain Reservoir inlet. ▶ From Spinney Mountain Reservoir outlet to Eleven Mile Reservoir GOLD MEDAL STREAMS inlet. ■ ANIMAS RIVER: From Lightner Creek to Rivera Cross- ▶ From Cheesman Reservoir dam to the south boundary of the Wigwam This G next to a ing bridge. Club property. body of water ■ ARKANSAS RIVER: From the confluence with the Lake ▶ From the north boundary of Wigwam Club property to Scraggy View on pages 11–39 Fork of the Arkansas, near Leadville, downstream to picnic ground. signifies it as a Parkdale at the U.S. 50 bridge crossing above the Royal ▶ Middle fork, from the U.S. 9 bridge to the south fork confluence. Gold Medal Water: Gorge. ■ BLUE RIVER: From Dillon Reservoir dam to Hamilton GOLD MEDAL LAKES Creek Road bridge; also from Green Mountain Reser- ■ NORTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE in Jackson County G voir dam to Colorado River. ■ SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR in Park County ■ COLORADO RIVER: From Fraser River to Troublesome ■ STEAMBOAT LAKE in Routt County Creek, and from Canyon Creek (Grand Co.) to Rock Creek. WILD TROUT PROGRAM STREAM SURVEYS CPW is responsible for the preservation and protection of native and non- STREAM SURVEYS HELP native wild trout populations. Most mountain streams and some high lakes BIOLOGISTS MANAGE FISHING in Colorado support populations of wild trout. These resources are important to the integrity of Colorado’s trout fisher- Colorado Parks and Wildlife is ies; as an indicator of properly functioning aquatic ecosystems; and for the state agency responsible for their intrinsic value to those seeking a unique, aesthetic and significant fisheries management of public fishery resource. waters in Colorado. To assure the continuation and availability of wild self-sustaining trout The primary tool that guides populations the Parks and Wildlife Commission has established specific fish management is the lake and management guidelines for those aquatic habitats which support all life stream survey. These surveys stages of trout. periodically monitor fish popu- These waters are to be managed to the extent possible to maintain these lations. wild trout populations. During the process, fish are collected using a variety of gear and the necessary biological data is recorded. This gauges the entire fish community rather © CPW than a single species. The collected data is used to track fish population trends, evaluate the effectiveness of management actions such as stocking and regulations, and establish realistic management goals for a given lake or stream. The fisheries section of CPW conducts hundreds of lake and stream surveys each year. High-priority and brood waters such as Chatfield, Pueblo and Horse- tooth reservoirs and the Gunnison River are surveyed annually. Smaller, more remote, or lightly 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; however, many areas also conduct more specialized sampling beginning right after ice-out and again in the fall prior to freeze-up. © Kevin Rogers, CPW MORE ABOUT HOW FISHERY BIOLOGISTS SAMPLE FISH: cpw.state.co.us/fish/management WILD TROUT & GOLD MEDAL WATERS POLICY: ■ cpw.state.co.us/fish/goldmedalpolicy FISHERY DATA FOR SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE COLORADO WATERS: cpw.state.co.us/fish/fisherydata 3 CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL STATE RECORDS BY WEIGHT STATE RECORDS PROGRAMS SPECIES YEAR LOCATION AND COUNTY WEIGHT LENGTH ANGLER CPW recognizes licensed anglers who catch (lbs.-ozs.) (inches) exceptionally large fish through three separate arctic char 2017 Dillon Res., Summit 4-2.4 23.5 Lindsay Regali programs: Records by Weight, Records by Length (released only) and Master Angler. bass, hybrid striped (wiper) 2004 Pueblo Res., Pueblo 26-15.0 37.5 Kevin Treanor bass, largemouth 1997 Echo Canyon Res., Archuleta 11-6.0 22.5 Jarrett Edwards STATE RECORDS BY WEIGHT bass, rock 1979 Ramah Res., El Paso 1-1.3 10.5 Timothy Fisk State Records by Weight is Colorado's original and bass, smallmouth 2011 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 6-11.0 21.5 Raymond Ong oldest fishing recognition program. Fish records are tracked by weight in 49 different species bass, spotted 2005 Valco Ponds, Pueblo 4-7.9 17.75 Michael Hardin categories (see table at left). If an angler catches a bass, striped 2017 Arkansas River, Bent 29-5.0 39 Harvey Shade large fish that they believe may have broken the weight record in its species, there are a series of bass, white 1963 Blue Lake, Bent/Kiowa 4-7.0 18 Pedro Martinez steps that must be taken to have the fish certified carp, common 2001 Glenmere Park, Weld 35-5.0 38.75 Adam Wickam as a new state record: carp, grass 2013 Cottonwood Park Lake, Jefferson 57-13.0 47 Brian Husmann ▶ Potential record holders must have a valid Colo- rado fishing license or be under the age of 18. catfish, black bullhead 1993 Farm Pond, Delta 5-1.0 23 Uldene Kuretich ▶ The catch must be made in Colorado in compli- catfish, blue 2019 Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo 29-2.112 38.5 Randy Stillwell ance with all state fishing rules and regulations. ▶ The fish in question must be weighed on a catfish, channel 2010 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 43-10.1 40.5 Jessica Walton state-certified scale (pounds and ounces). State- catfish, flathead 2017 Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo 30-9.6 38.75 Michael Flock certified scales are available at the four CPW crappie, black 2017 Frank State Wildlife Area 3-7.8 17.5 Fesstus Stalder regional offices: NE, NW, SE, SW. ▶ The fish, not frozen, gutted or altered in any crappie, white 1975 Northglenn Lake, Adams 4-3.8 17 Daryel Thompson way, must be examined, identified and the eel, American 1996 Flagler Res., Kit Carson 3-1.0 35.25 Juergen Kernal application signed by a CPW employee before an application is submitted. The employee will freshwater drum 1978 Lonetree Res., Larimer 17-3.0 31 Faye Lancamp fill out and return the application form, picture grayling 2002 Lower Big Creek Lake, Jackson 1-10.0 17.25 Derik Drinnen of fish on scale showing weight, weight receipt mountain whitefish 1982 Roaring Fork River, Eagle 5-2.0 18.75 Richard Sals of fish when possible and picture of fish on a length-measuring device to the Assistant Chief northern pike 2006 Stagecoach Res., Routt 30-11.0 46.5 Tim Bone of Hatcheries in Denver. perch, Sacramento 1974 Banner Lakes, Weld 1-14.0 13.25 Dana Wilfong ▶ Verified state record applicants will receive a lapel pin. perch, yellow 2007 Seaman Res., Larimer 2-9.6 13.75 Justin Allbrandt ▶ Applications can be sent to: Record Fish salmon, chinook 1989 Williams Fork Res., Grand 11-0.0 28.5 Helen Eaton Program, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Attn: salmon, kokanee (angling) 1986 Spinney Mountain Res., Park 6-13.0 27.5 Will Arduino Assistant Chief of Hatcheries, 6060 Broadway, Denver CO 80216. salmon, kokanee (snagging) 2002 Blue Mesa Res., Gunnison 7-5.0 27 Lee Cox See records and more information on qualifying: sauger 2011 Horseshoe Res., Heurfano 3-6.7 21.5 Jeff Riddle cpw.state.co.us/fish/records saugeye 2001 John Martin Res., Bent 10-14.0 28.5 Rocklyn Beise splake 1976 Island Lake, Delta 18-15.0 32 Robin Perkins STATE RECORDS BY LENGTH sucker, white 2011 Aurora Res., Arapahoe 5-6.7 23.5 Jay Grupp State Records by Length recognizes the longest fish of a particular species that is caught and sunfish, bluegill 2019 Totten Res., Montezuma 2-9.5 15.25 Gregory Wallace released by an angler, anywhere throughout 2001 Gravel pit, Larimer 1-5.0 11.5 Joshua Robinson Colorado. Records are by length (inches) for this sunfish, green program, and the angler will fill out and return & 1997 Big Thompson Pond, Weld 1-5.0 11.25 Justin Evans an application form. Applications can be sent sunfish, hybrid 1986 Gravel pit, Larimer 1-8.5 10.75 Jeff Robinson to: Record Fish Program, Colorado Parks and sunfish, redear 2015 Stalker Lake, Yuma 0-15.2 10.5 Craig McNitt Wildlife, Attn: Assistant Chief of Hatcheries, 6060 Broadway, Denver CO 80216. tench 1998 Home Lake, Rio Grande 5-6.9 20 Craig Curtis Prior to Jan. 2020, the fish that were considered tiger muskie 1994 Quincy Res., Arapahoe 40-2.0 53 Jason Potter for the Records by Length program came through trout, brook 1947 Upper Cataract Lake, Summit 7-10.0 n/a George Knorr our Master Angler program (see next page). The Master Angler program had minimal length veri- trout, brown 1988 Roaring Judy Ponds, Gunnison 30-8.0 36 Alan Schneider fication requirements to verify the size of the fish trout, cutbow 2007 Antero Res., Park 18-8.0 28.5 Frank Stack before it was released. Because of this, the validity of some catches was brought into question. trout, golden 1979 Kelly Lake, Jackson 3-12.0 22.5 Donald O’Leary NEW Starting Jan. 2020, our Records by Length trout, lake 2007 Blue Mesa Res., Gunnison 50-5.6 44.25 Donald Walker program will be a stand-alone program where trout, native cutthroat 1964 Twin Lakes, Lake 16-0.0 n/a George Hranchak specific steps must be followed for record submission and acceptance. Unlike the Records trout, rainbow 2003 Morrow Point Res., Gunnison 19-9.6 34 Lee Cox by Weight program, these fish MUST BE RELEASED in trout, Snake River cutthroat 2005 Blue River, Summit 17-2.6 33 Rob Peckham order to qualify. See records and more information on qualify- trout, tiger 2017 Upper Dome Lake, Gunnison 8-3.7 27.5 Anthony Janssen ing lengths: cpw.state.co.us/fish/records. Look walleye 1997 Standley Lake, Jefferson 18-12.6 34 Scott Regan for a new State Records by Length table in this brochure next year! 4 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL MASTER ANGLER PROGRAM HELP IMPROVE YOUR FISHERIES The Master Angler Program was designed to recognize SOME FISH SPECIES ARE GOOD WHERE THEY BELONG, BUT IN THE WRONG anglers for success in their sport, as well as to promote BODY OF WATER THEY CAN RUIN A FISHERY: the conservation of fishery resources and quality fish- ing by encouraging the careful release of trophy-sized ▶ CPW biologists are no longer stocking fish in some waters because popular sport species. illegally introduced fish can compete with and/or eat fish that would Master Angler awards are based on fish length rather normally be stocked. Fish are stocked by CPW in other waters to en- than weight; this allows anglers to measure fish and sure better use of your license dollars. CPW hatcheries are also raising return them to the water alive if they choose to do so. larger sized fish to stock so that illegally introduced fish have a smaller There are 46 categories of species recognized in this program, and there chance of eating stocked fish. This situation results in increased ex- can be more than one Master Angler award given in each category every year. penses to CPW, and fewer fish available to anglers. See award lengths table below. Anglers who catch a qualifying-length fish will ▶ In the wrong place, some fish species can change the entire ecosystem, get a Master Angler certificate and patch: only one patch per angler per year. reducing the quality of fishing overall and interfering with CPW fishery For more information on the program, including application rules, and to management. see the Heritage Master Angler Lengths table online, go to: cpw.state.co.us/ fish/masterangler ▶ Unlimited bag and possession limits are often established to aid in the management of species that were illegally stocked and/or not compat- AWARD LENGTHS FOR MASTER ANGLER ible with CPW fishery management. LENGTH LENGTH ▶ For waters with no bag and possession limits for certain species, an- SPECIES (inches) SPECIES (inches) glers are encouraged to "catch and keep" these fish. arctic char 18 salmon, chinook 28 HERE ARE SOME WATERS WHERE YOU CAN KEEP ALL YOU CATCH OF bass, hybrid striped (wiper) 25 salmon, kokanee (angling) 20 CERTAIN SPECIES: bass, largemouth 18 sauger 16 ■ Crawford Reservoir: northern pike bass, rock 10 saugeye 26 ■ Green Mountain Reservoir: northern pike bass, smallmouth 17 splake 20 ■ Elkhead Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass bass, spotted 18 sucker, white 22 ■ Harvey Gap Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass bass, striped 28 sucker, longnose 18 ■ Juniata Reservoir: smallmouth bass bass, white 17 sunfish, bluegill 10 ■ Kenney Reservoir: northern pike carp, common 30 sunfish, green 10 Ridgway Reservoir: carp, grass 30 sunfish, hybrid 10 ■ smallmouth bass catfish, black bullhead 14 sunfish, redear 12 ■ Rifle Gap Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass catfish, brown bullhead 14 tench 18 ■ Stagecoach Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass; walleye catfish, blue 30 tiger muskie 40 ■ Wolford Mountain Reservoir: northern pike catfish, channel 30 trout, brook 16 ■ Many other rivers and lakes on the west slope have no bag and pos- catfish, flathead 30 trout, brown 22 session limits for certain species. Check the Special Regulations on pages 11–39 of this brochure. crappie, black 14 trout, cutbow 22 crappie, white 14 trout, golden 16 ■ Check online health advisories at: colorado.gov/cdphe/wq-fish-consumption freshwater drum 20 trout, lake 32 grayling 15 trout, native cutthroat 20 REMEMBER: mountain whitefish 15 trout, rainbow 24 northern pike 36 trout, Snake River cutthroat 20 ■ Do not move fish from one body of water to another! Anyone caught moving fish illegally may be fined up to $5,000, can lose hunting perch, Sacramento 12 trout, tiger 18 and fishing privileges and may be held liable for the costs of eradi- perch, yellow 12 walleye 26 cation or removal. Collection and transportation of wild-caught live fish as bait is restricted in most of the state. Know these rules MEASURE YOUR CATCH and follow them if you use live bait. ■ Report any poaching activity to Operation Game Thief: 1. Fish must be hooked, played and landed on sport tackle by the entrant. (Snagged fish are not eligible.) 2. Only fish caught in Colorado are eligible for entry and must be submitted within 60 days of catch. REPORT POACHERS 3. All state fishing regulations must be followed. 4. How to measure your fish's length: Close the fish's mouth and measure from the tip of jaw to the tip of the tail with a measuring device behind the fish and not following the curvature of the fish. This is the total length.

OPERATION GAME THIEF: 1-877-265-6648 EMAIL: [email protected] Earn a reward payment for reporting wildlife violations by calling Operation Game Thief. Callers can remain anonymous. (This number is not for information requests or emergencies.)

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

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 plug(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 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US GENERAL FISHING TERMS GLOSSARY ■ ARTIFICIAL FLIES AND LURES means devices made entirely of, or a combination of, natural or synthetic nonedible, nonscented materials (regardless if the scent is added The Reel Deal in the manufacturing process or applied afterward), or materials such as wood, plastic, silicone, rubber, epoxy, glass, hair, metal, feathers or fiber, designed to attract fish. This The CPW Fishing app can help you discover over does not include anything defined as bait below. 1,300 fishing locations, check conditions, ■ BAIT means any hand-moldable material designed to attract fish by the sense of taste or regulations and more! The CPW Match a Hatch smell; those devices to which scents or smell attractants have been added or externally app can help you match your fly to the same applied (regardless if the scent is added in the manufacturing process or applied after- insects where you’re fishing! ward); 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. ■ CHUMMING 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 at- tached 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, trot-line, jug, seine, net, underwater spearfishing, archery, snag- ging or gigging. ■ FLOAT TUBE 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. ■ GAME FISH 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 Commission. This includes, but is not limited to brown, brook, cutthroat, golden, lake (Mackinaw), Search “CPW Fishing” and “Colorado Match a Hatch” and rainbow trout; cutbow (rainbow/cutthroat hybrids), splake (lake trout/brook trout on: hybrids) and tiger trout (brown/brook trout hybrids); Arctic char; grayling; kokanee salmon; whitefish; sculpin; smallmouth, largemouth, spotted, striped and white bass; CPW Fishing Match a Hatch 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. ONLINE RESOURCES ■ GIG is a barbed fork with one or more tines attached to a handle. ▶ FISHING CONDITIONS ■ JUGS means floats to which are attached a line and common hook. ■ cpw.state.co.us/fishingconditions ■ MINNOW means all members of the families of fish classified Cyprinidae (which in- ▶ FISHING REPORT & STOCKING REPORT cludes, but is not limited to: carp, chub, dace, fathead minnow, shiner, stoneroller and Fishing and stocking reports are generated weekly April 1–Oct. tench), Cyprinodontidae (including but not limited to: killifish) and Clupeidae (gizzard 31, and twice a month Nov. 1–March 31. Sign up to receive the shad), except those designated as nongame, threatened or endangered, or those desig- reports: nated as nonregulated. See pages 8–9 and Chapters 10 and 11 of CPW regulations online. ■ cpw.state.co.us/signup/fishingreport ■ NATURAL STREAM is one where water naturally flows regularly or intermittently for at ■ cpw.state.co.us/fishstocking least part of the year. Man-made ditches or other channels are not considered natural BOAT REGISTRATION streams. ▶ ■ cpw.state.co.us/boatingregistration ■ NET means seine, dip net, gill net, cast net, trap net, hoop net or similar devices used to take or as an aid in taking fish, amphibians or crustaceans. ▶ FISHING ATLAS Find all of the color-coded fishing regulation maps in this bro- PERSONALLY ATTENDED LINE ■ means a rod and line, hand line or tip-up that is used for chure (pages 11−39) online: cpw.state.co.us/fish/maps fishing and which is under the personal control of a person who is in proximity to it. ■ SIZE OR LENGTH means the total length of a fish with head and tail attached measured ▶ FISHING NEWS & EVENTS from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail. Check out upcoming fishing tournaments, such as Debunk the Winter Funk at Stagecoach State Park and the Kokanee ■ SEINING means the capture of live fish with the use of a net that hangs vertically in the Giveaway. water and is used to enclose fish when its ends are pulled together, or are drawn ashore. ■ SLINGBOW means a hand-held device, not drawn or held mechanically, with the arms ▶ CATCH OF THE WEEK or attachment points to which an elastic band is attached for propelling an arrow. Also Send us your photo for a chance to be featured online: dnr_ includes string releases or mechanical releases which are hand-drawn and handheld, [email protected] with no other attachment or connection to the slingbow other than to the bowstring. ▶ FISHERY MANAGEMENT & SURVEYS OF COLORADO'S WATERS Wrist-brace attachments are considered normal components of a slingbow. CPW is the lead agency responsible for fisheries management ■ SNAGGING is the taking of fish by snatching with hooks, gang hooks, artificial flies or of public waters in the state of Colorado. The primary tool that lures, or similar devices where the fish is hooked in a part of the body other than the guides fish management is the lake and stream survey; find the mouth. PDF online. TROT-LINE is a single, anchored line with a float at each end from which droplines are ■ AND MORE! GO TO: cpw.state.co.us/fish attached. ▶ 7 CPW.STATE.CO.US FISHING LAWS

FISHING LAWS NOTE: It is illegal to fish on private property without 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. TROT-LINES 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, Navajo, 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 trot-line. 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. Divers must stay within a radius of 100 feet of a float bearing the Na- feet with no more than 25 droplines, and shall be weighted to place the tional Divers’ Symbol. line at least 3 feet under water. 4. Spears must be attached by a safety line. d. Only three barbed hooks allowed on a common hook on each dropline. d. Archery, slingbows and gigs are allowed for taking bullfrogs. e. Must be tagged with the user’s CID number and date set or user’s name 5. SNAGGING is permitted for taking kokanee salmon only, on specific waters when CID is unavailable. listed in this brochure. Other species snagged must be returned to the f. All trot-lines shall be personally checked at least once every 24-hour water immediately. period. 6. SEINES AND CAST-NETS 3. JUGS a. Seines are allowed only for bait fish, gilled form of aquatic tiger sala- a. Permitted only on these reservoirs (as listed in this brochure): Adobe mander larvae and crayfish; or if authorized for emergency salvage. See Creek, Bonny, Henry, Horse Creek, John Martin, Meredith, Nee Gronda, Special Conditions and Restrictions, below. Nee Noshe, Nee So Pah, Queens (North and South), Thurston and Two b. Seines must be made of a quarter-inch or less nonmetallic square mesh. Buttes. c. Seines cannot exceed 20 feet long and 4 feet in depth. b. Only 10 jugs are allowed for each license holder, each with only one single line and one common hook. 7. BY HAND OR WITH DIP NETS a. c. Must be tagged with the user’s CID number or name when CID is un- Allowed for bullfrogs, crayfish and the gilled form of aquatic tiger sala- available. mander larvae. b. d. Must be personally checked at least once an hour. Fish may be taken by these means or others approved by CPW for emer- gency salvage. 4. UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING, ARCHERY, SLINGBOWS AND GIGS c. Hand-held dip nets may be used for taking bait fish according to restric- Bow anglers are advised to reference the current State Recreation Lands bro- tions. See Use and Collection of Bait Fish, below. chure for more regulations on waters that allow archery fishing. 8. LIVETRAPS a. Underwater spearfishing, archery, slingbows and gigs may be used state- 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 turtles 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 9. ARTIFICIAL LIGHT may be used as a fishing aid. 11–39. Other fish may be taken when authorized for specific waters in 10. BAIT may be used where permitted as fishing aid, except by chumming. the regulation section. 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. All other species are not in this brochure. allowed to be possessed in Colorado. See "h. Crustaceans" on next page. c. FISH: Brown, brook, cutthroat, golden, lake and rainbow trout, and their IT IS ILLEGAL TO TAKE OR USE THE FOLLOWING: Arkansas darter, bluehead hybrids; arctic char; grayling; kokanee salmon; whitefish; sculpin; small- sucker, bonytail chub, boreal toad, brassy minnow, Colorado pikeminnow, mouth, largemouth, spotted, striped and white bass; wipers; common common shiner, flannelmouth sucker, flathead chub, greenback cut- carp; triploid grass carp; bullhead, blue, channel and flathead catfish; throat trout, humpback chub, Iowa darter, lake chub, mollusks, mountain black and white crappie; drum; northern pike; tiger muskie; Sacramento sucker, northern leopard frog, northern redbelly dace, plains leopard frog, and yellow perch, and their hybrids; sauger and saugeye; speckled dace; plains minnow, plains topminnow, plains orangethroat darter, razorback rainbow smelt; tench; walleye; bluegill and bluegill hybrids; green, redear sucker, Rio Grande chub, Rio Grande sucker, river shiner, roundtail chub, and pumpkin-seed sunfish; gizzard shad, longnose and white suckers; southern redbelly dace, stonecat, suckermouth minnow, wood frog and fathead minnow; families of fish classified Cyprinidae except for bighead Woodhouse's toad. carp, black carp and silver carp; any fish designated as unregulated 1. CATCH AND RELEASE: Any fish released upon catch must be released alive wildlife under regulations. All other species are not allowed to be possessed and into the same body of water from which it was taken. in Colorado. 2. PROHIBITED FISHING METHODS INCLUDE: Chumming, using toxicants or 4. USE AND COLLECTION OF BAIT FISH: a. poisons, stupefying substances, electrofishing. Except as otherwise noted in this brochure, in waters east of the Conti- nental Divide and below 7,000 feet elevation, live fish collected for use 3. ALLOWABLE SPECIES — THE FOLLOWING AQUATIC WILDLIFE MAY BE as bait may only be used in the same body of water from which they POSSESSED BY ANY PERSON IN THE STATE OF COLORADO: were collected. In addition, collection and use is allowed in any man- a. AMPHIBIANS: Bullfrogs; aquatic gilled forms of tiger salamanders; any made ditches and canals within one-half of a mile of the adjoining lake amphibians allowed under Chapter W-10 regulations; any amphibian or reservoir. Use of any baitfish collected in those ditches and canals is designated as unregulated wildlife under Chapter W-11 regulations: restricted to only the water from which it was collected and the adjoin- cpw.state.co.us/regulations ing lake or reservoir. Baitfish collected under this provision may not be 8 otherwise transported or stored for later use. 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US FISHING LAWS b. The collection, use or possession of live fish for use as bait is prohibited in 7. DONATING FISH: You can donate edible parts of fish to like-license holders all waters east of the Continental Divide above 7,000 feet elevation and all anywhere or to anyone at the recipient’s home. Donor and recipient subject waters west of the Continental Divide, except in Navajo Reservoir; collec- to bag and possession limits. A “like-license” is a Colorado fishing license. tion, use or possession of live fish for bait is also prohibited in the Arkansas 8. TRANSPORTING, EXPORTING FISH: The license holder must accompany any River above Parkdale (in Fremont and Chaffee counties) and in Watson species in this brochure, or parts of game fish, that are transported within Lake in Larimer County. or exported from Colorado. Wildlife shipped by common carrier must be c. In Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties, live fish col- accompanied by license or photocopy of license and donation certificate, if lected for personal use as bait may be transported, stored or used anywhere needed. within these counties. Transportation to, or use of, any such baitfish in any other county is prohibited. 9. ILLEGAL TAKE AND TRANSFER OF FISH: Only people designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may take fish, amphibians, mollusks or crusta- d. The only fish allowed to be taken for commercial use are minnows, gizzard ceans within the boundaries of any Federal fish hatchery or rearing unit. shad, white and longnose suckers and carp. All live aquatic organisms from a commercial source and transported by anglers must at all times be a. Molesting, disturbing or damaging gill nets, traps, seines or accompanied by a receipt from the source. It is illegal to import any live NEW trot-lines set by CPW is prohibited. native or non-native aquatic wildlife into Colorado without authorization 10. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF FISHING WATERS: Emergency closure of waters from CPW or as stated in regulations. may be authorized for up to nine months when environmental conditions e. The only species allowed to be taken and used for personal use as bait in these waters warrant and fishing could result in unacceptable levels of (either alive or dead) by fishing, seining, netting, trapping or dipping are fish mortality. Public notice will be given if waters are closed and notice will minnows, bluegill, hybrid bluegill, carp, sunfish, gizzard shad, sculpin, be posted at the site. Closures may occur when any of these criteria are met: white and longnose suckers, yellow perch and rainbow smelt. Statewide a. Daily max. water temperatures exceed 74 degrees F, or the daily average bag limits apply to sunfish, bluegill, hybrid bluegills and yellow perch. temperature exceeds 72 degrees F. f. The seining, netting, trapping and dipping of fish is prohibited statewide b. Measured stream flows are 25 percent or less of the historical average low in all natural streams, springs, all waters in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, flow for the period. Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Elbert, Jefferson and c. Fungus and other visible signs of deterioration may be present. Park counties, and all public standing waters in Rio Grande, Saguache, d. Conejos, Costilla, Alamosa, Mineral and Hinsdale counties in the Rio Daily minimum dissolved oxygen levels are below five parts per million Grande drainage. This does not apply to fish handled or produced at com- (ppm). mercially licensed aquaculture facilities. e. When environmental events such as wildfires, mudslides, oil spills or similar events have occurred, resulting in the need for recovery time or g. BULLFROGS AND SALAMANDERS: Bullfrogs and the aquatic gilled form of the remedial action for a fish population. tiger salamander for private and commercial use are permitted. Statewide bag limits apply. Bullfrogs can be taken by fishing, archery, hand, gigs and 11. PROTECTED WATERS: Fishing may be prohibited as posted to protect: nets. Artificial light is allowed. Salamander larvae can be taken by fishing, threatened or endangered species, spawning areas, waters used in CPW hand, traps, seines or nets. research projects, newly acquired access to fishing waters and the integrity of aquatic wildlife. h. CRUSTACEANS: Take methods include by hand, baited lines, traps, pots, nets or seines for food or bait. Taking crustaceans, crayfish, with a commercial 12. EMERGENCY PUBLIC SALVAGE: If substantial numbers of fish are in im- fishing license is allowed with the following restrictions: The minimum minent danger of being lost, CPW can allow licensed anglers to take fish size is 3 inches for commercial food (measured from the tip of the acumen during daylight hours. Public notice will be given and notice will be posted (bony spike between the eye) to the telson (last bony plate in the tail)); at the site regarding the catch limit and approved fishing methods. crayfish with eggs attached must be returned to the water immediately; all set pots and traps must be labeled with the user’s CID or user’s name if a 13. FISHING CONTESTS: Fishing contests cannot be advertised, promoted or CID is unavailable. conducted without CPW approval if the purpose is to take marked or Only the following species are allowed to be possessed east of the Con- tagged fish released in waters open to public fishing. tinental Divide: virile crayfish, waternymph crayfish, calico crayfish, ringed Applications and a $40 nonrefundable fee must be made 60 days before crayfish and Southern Plains crayfish. All other species are not allowed to the contest. Written approval must be obtained from landowners or be possessed in Colorado. agencies before applying. Contests are not permitted on streams, rivers, In all waters west of the Continental Divide and from Sanchez Reservoir other flowing water or Gold Medal Waters, or commercial or private lakes SWA, all crayfish must be returned to the water of origin immediately or licensed by CPW. All standard fishing regulations apply. killed by separating the abdomen from the cephalothorax (tail from body) Contests for tagged or marked trout will be permitted only on waters and taken into possession immediately upon catch. 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. Sponsors shall document the number of participants, average time spent 5. ICE FISHING: The following rules apply to waters open for ice fishing: 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. d. Portable ice-fishing shelters (where permitted) must be removed at the end of the day. e. Permanent ice-fishing shelters (where permitted) must display the name Tackle your trash. and CID number of the owner or user on the outside of the shelter facing the shore. Writing must be in legible, contrasting color letters at least 2 inches high. 6. TAGGING FISH & RELEASING TAGGED FISH: It is illegal to tag 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 application and Conservation starts small. approval by CPW at least 30 days before release.

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STATEWIDE BAG & POSSESSION LIMITS THREATENED, ENDANGERED & NONGAME SPECIES FISHING IN STATE PARKS AND NATIONAL PARKS STATEWIDE LIMITS If caught, these species must be returned to the Fishing is available at most of Colorado’s state parks. If you plan a fishing trip to these waters, DAILY BAG POSSESSION water immediately. Except, taking greenback TYPE OF FISH cutthroat trout is permitted in specific waters check the CPW Park Finder for any additional en- LIMIT LIMIT and with restrictions as listed in this brochure. trance fees and restrictions that may apply where TROUT, ARCTIC CHAR, you’re going: cpw.state.co.us/fish/parkfinder GRAYLING, SALMON IT IS ILLEGAL TO TAKE OR USE THE FOLLOWING: National parks also offer fishing opportunities 4 8 (except kokanee) Arkansas darter, bluehead sucker, bonytail around the state, but may have different bag limits chub, boreal toad, brassy minnow, Colorado and regulations. One example of this is at Rocky in aggregate* pikeminnow, common shiner, flannelmouth Mountain National Park. There, you will need a Trout include brook, brown, cutbow, sucker, flathead chub, greenback cutthroat CPW fishing license but restrictions will be spe- cutthroat, golden, lake, rainbow, trout, humpback chub, Iowa darter, lake chub, cific to the park. Before you plan your trip, check splake and tiger trout mollusks, mountain sucker, northern leopard regulations online at: www.nps.gov/romo/ planyourvisit/fishing.htm BROOK TROUT frog, northern redbelly dace, plains leopard 8 inches long or less 10 10 frog, plains minnow, plains topminnow, plains DAILY BAG LIMIT (in addition to trout limit above) orangethroat darter, razorback sucker, Rio Maximum number of fish you can take in a day, Grande chub, Rio Grande sucker, river shiner, 39. KOKANEE SALMON regardless of what you do with them that day. – angling, snagging or archery 10 10 roundtail chub, southern redbelly dace, ston- ■ Fish caught and placed on a stringer, in a ecat, suckermouth minnow, wood frog and container or live well, or not returned to the same WALLEYE, SAUGEYE, SAUGER 5 5 Woodhouse's toad. water immediately count in your daily bag or pos- statewide, in aggregate* session limit. ■ Fish released immediately are not part of the On Arkansas and South Fork of READING THE LIMITS CHART Republican River drainages, 10 10 Statewide limits for species are listed in the chart to limit. in aggregate* the right. Species not on this chart have no bag or possession limits or are restricted or illegal to take. POSSESSION LIMIT BASS: LARGEMOUTH, See "Special Conditions and Restrictions," page 8. Maximum number of fish allowed at any time, SMALLMOUTH, SPOTTED 5 5 Some waters have more restrictive limits than including in the field, transporting, at home or in aggregate* what is listed on the chart. See Special Regulations: in storage. Transporting live fish without proper Fishing Waters, pages 11–39, for the area you plan permits is prohibited. West of Continental Divide unlimited unlimited to fish to learn more about specific waters. If a ■ Fish taken and later smoked, canned, frozen for smallmouth only water is not on the list or no bag limit is specified, or preserved for consumption are part of the posses ­sion limit until consumed. BASS: WHITE, STRIPED, WIPER 10 10 these statewide limits apply. statewide, in aggregate* MAP: WIPER/WHITE BASS AND WALLEYE/SAUGEYE BAG LIMITS On Arkansas and South Fork of Republican River drainages, 20 20 The map below outlines the general areas of the Arkansas and South Republican River drainages in aggregate* (green) and the South Platte and North Republican drainages (yellow). If you are fishing for wiper, white bass, walleye or saugeye in these areas, the daily bag and possession limits are different for the two CATFISH: CHANNEL, FLATHEAD, areas on the map. See the Statewide Limits chart at right for details. 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. 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS SPECIAL REGULATIONS: FISHING WATERS

GOLD MEDAL WATERS: Waters that offer the ▶ ANIMAS RIVER — LA PLATA ▶ ARKANSAS RIVER — CHAFFEE, FREMONT, PUEBLO G greatest potential for trophy trout fishing. See FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH LIGHTNER CREEK TO FROM THE STOCKYARD BRIDGE (CHAFFEE CR 102) page 3 for details. G THE RIVERA CROSSING BRIDGE: G BELOW SALIDA DOWNSTREAM 7.5 MILES TO THE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. CONFLUENCE WITH BADGER CREEK: FISHING MAPS ARE ONLINE: PDFs of the maps 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout 1. Artificial flies and lures only. in the brochure are available online. Store them on is 2, 16 inches long. 2. Rainbow trout and cutbow must be your smartphone for use in the field: cpw.state. returned to water immediately. co.us/fish/maps FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH HERMOSA CREEK DOWN- STREAM TO THE STATE LINE: WITHIN THE PUEBLO RESERVOIR STATE WILDLIFE AREA: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Bag, possession and min. size for walleye and largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern saugeye is 5 in the aggregate, 18 inches long. THE FOLLOWING WATERS AND CPW pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 2. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate PROPERTIES HAVE MORE RESTRICTIVE head, yellow perch or crappie. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. FISHING REGULATIONS THAN STANDARD BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS, MANNER OF TAKE, ▶ ANTELOPE CREEK, WEST — GUNNISON FROM THE BRIDGE AT VALCO PONDS DOWNSTREAM TO PUEBLO FISH ­ING HOURS, ETC. If a specific water doesn’t ap- MAP: PAGE 19 BLVD. (EXCEPT AT PUEBLO NATURE CENTER AS POSTED): pear in this list, statewide regulations (page 10) apply. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Trout longer than 16 inches must be returned ATTENTION! This brochure includes fishing regula- mediately. to water immediately. tions. State wildlife areas have additional access and land regulations. If you plan to visit a SWA, you ▶ ANTERO RESERVOIR — PARK ▶ ARKANSAS RIVER, MIDDLE FORK OF must consult CPW’s current State Recreation Lands MAP: PAGE 30 THE SOUTH ARKANSAS — CHAFFEE brochure for specific property regulations. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO BOSS LAKE: 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 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS ▶ AUGUSTORA CREEK — ARCHULETA By reducing bag limits and requiring that certain BOUNDARY: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. fish be returned to the water, larger fish may result. 1. Fishing prohibited. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- While many streams and rivers support a daily bag mediately. and possession limit, anglers are asked to reduce their ▶ ARAPAHOE BEND NATURAL AREA (BASS, BEAVER, harvest by practicing voluntary, selective harvest. CORMORANT AND SNAPPER PONDS) — LARIMER ▶ AURORA (SENAC) RESERVOIR — ARAPAHOE 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. bass is 15 inches long. 2. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ ABRAMS CREEK — EAGLE bass is 15 inches long. MAP: PAGE 15 ▶ ARAPAHO CREEK — GRAND 3. Min. size for walleye is 18 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 16 4. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM MONARCH LAKE DOWNSTREAM TO USFS RD. 125: longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ BARD CREEK — CLEAR CREEK ▶ ADAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LAKES (PUBLIC WORKS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. AND MANN-NYHOLT LAKES) — ADAMS ▶ ARCHULETA CREEK — SAGUACHE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth MAP: PAGE 19 mediately. bass is 15 inches long. WITHIN THE COCHETOPA STATE WILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH) DOWNSTREAM FROM DOME LAKES STATE WILDLIFE AREA: ▶ BARKER RESERVOIR — BOULDER ▶ ADOBE CREEK RESERVOIR (BLUE LAKE) — BENT, KIOWA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Ice fishing prohibited. 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 1.

▶ AGNES LAKES (UPPER AND LOWER LAKES) — JACKSON ▶ ARKANSAS RIVER — CHAFFEE, LAKE ▶ BARR LAKE — ADAMS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 12 1. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE LAKE FORK OF THE long. G ARKANSAS DOWNSTREAM TO PARKDALE AT THE U.S. 2. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ AKRON CITY LAKE — WASHINGTON 50 BRIDGE CROSSING ABOVE THE ROYAL GORGE. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. FROM THE U.S. 24 RIVER OVERPASS DOWNSTREAM TO ▶ BEAR CREEK — CONEJOS THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF THE HAYDEN RANCH, AS MAP: PAGE 18 ▶ ALBERTA PARK RESERVOIR — MINERAL G POSTED: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE MAP: PAGE 27 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITH THE CONEJOS RIVER: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. is 1, 12 inches long. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2.

▶ AMERICAN LAKES (SNOW AND MICHIGAN LAKES) — ▶ BEAR CREEK — EL PASO JACKSON FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO GOLD CAMP 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ROAD: 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Fishing prohibited. 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 DOLORES RIVER: 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 longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. e Ea n n r e ive L T R

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Clear Creekd 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 2020 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

1. d Old Dillon Reservoir -Fly/lure only; 1 golden trout Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches To Granby limit, minimum 16 inches long. B l For Granby Area and Colorado 2. Fishing prohibited Feb. 15–July 15. u River Regulations e River Regulations please see Upper Colorado River Map Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: A - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be

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MAP: PAGES 19, 21 B - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. d C - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit, minimum r. R 2. No bag or possession limit for lake trout. C i 16 inches uce v 3. pr e D - Kokanee snagging permitted from Only 1 lake trout longer than 32 inches may S r be taken per day. A B Sept. 1 - Dec. 31

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5. Bag limit for kokanee is 5. Reservoir Mountain Reservoir Dam to the Colorado River d 6. d Possession limit for kokanee is 10. Green Mountain Reservoir inlet BLUE RIVER — GRAND, SUMMIT ▶ ek re D Colo 9 bridge at Blue River SWA MAP: PAGE 13 C d d t c GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM DILLON RESERVOIR a C r A DAM TO HAMILTON CREEK ROAD BRIDGE ta G a B C l u FROM THE NORTH INLET AT SUMMIT CR 3 (COYNE VALLEY e ROAD 3 MILES NORTH OF BRECKENRIDGE) DOWNSTREAM TO d eek te Cr DILLON RESERVOIR: la S k 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ree er C C North city limits 2. ld R Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, ou of Silverthorne B iv To Denver 16 inches long. e r c h d ul G y FROM DILLON DAM DOWNSTREAM TO NORTH CITY LIMITS OF For Vail Area and Eagle River Regulations e 70 k ¨¦§ d s A SILVERTHORNE: Please see Middle Colorado and Eagle Rivers Map a L h To c 1. Artificial flies and lures only. B d d l Glenwood Vail u 2. G Trout must be returned to water immediately. Springs Silverthorne £6 y ¤ Old Dillon e A d r S F na d k FROM NORTH CITY LIMITS OF SILVERTHORNE DOWNSTREAM Reservoir e R iv TO COLO. 9 BRIDGE OVER THE BLUE RIVER AT BLUE RIVER Frisco Dillon Keystone e r

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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. Trot-lines 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 inches long. ▶ CATARACT CREEK — SUMMIT MAP: PAGE 13 Two youngsters fishing at Steamboat Lake State Park. © Vic Schendel ▶ BURGESS CREEK — GARFIELD, ROUTT 1. 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. ■ Corn Lake, Mesa Co. ▶ CERRO SUMMIT (MONTROSE) RESERVOIR — MONTROSE ■ Fairplay Beach, Park Co. ▶ BUTTON ROCK (RALPH PRICE) RESERVOIR — BOULDER MAP: PAGE 21 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Fishing is prohibited from December 1–Feb- ■ Frantz Lake, Chaffee Co. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ruary 28. ■ Haviland Lake, La Plata Co. 3. Fishing prohibited Nov. 1–April 30. 2. Fishing access is restricted to the parking lot, 4. Additional permit from city of Longmont the trail and up to 50 feet from the water line ■ Kingfisher Cove at Chatfield State Park, required. Call 303-651-8649 for details. from March 1–August 15. Douglas/Jefferson Cos. 3. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. ▶ CABIN CREEK — GARFIELD 4. All fish must be returned to the water imme- ■ Midwestern Farm Pond, Prowers Co. MAP: PAGE 33 diately upon catch. ■ Monument Lake, El Paso Co. FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: 5. Ice fishing is prohibited. 1. Fishing prohibited. ■ St. Vrain State Park, Boulder Co. ▶ CHALK CREEK — CHAFFEE ■ West Lake, Mesa Co. ▶ CANYON CREEK — GARFIELD WITHIN WRIGHT’S LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA: MAP: PAGE 28 1. Artificial flies and lures only. More places: FROM NORTH SIDE OF I-70 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO CON- cpw.state.co.us/fish/ FLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: ▶ CHARTIER POND — MORGAN 1. Fishing prohibited March 15– NEW May 31 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth takekidsfishing and Oct. 1–Nov. 30. bass is 15 inches long. 3. Fishing prohibited on dam and around reser- ▶ CARNERO CREEK: MIDDLE, NORTH AND SOUTH — ▶ CHATFIELD RESERVOIR AND CHATFIELD STATE PARK — voir as posted. SAGUACHE DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON 4. Ice fishing prohibited. MAP: PAGE 27 MAP: PAGE 31 5. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–30. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITHIN CHATFIELD STATE PARK, INCLUDING THE SOUTH 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- PLATTE RIVER AND ALL PONDS WITHIN THE PARK BOUNDARY: ▶ CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR — ARAPAHOE mediately. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. bass is 15 inches long. ▶ CARTER CREEK — GRAND 2. Bag and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 inches 2. Bag and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 inches MAP: PAGE 16 long. long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be 3. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- taken per day. taken per day. mediately. 4. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 4. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets Mar. 1– ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets ▶ CARTER LAKE — LARIMER April 15, or until walleye spawning opera- Mar. 1–April 15, or until walleye spawning 1. Bag, max. size for walleye is 3, 21 inches long. tions are complete. operations are complete. 2. Possession limit for walleye is 5. 5. Fishing prohibited on ponds in dog off-leash 3. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleaned area. ▶ CHEYENNE CREEK, NORTH — EL PASO, TELLER fish in boat on lake. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO GOLD CAMP ▶ CHEESMAN RESERVOIR — DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON ROAD: ▶ CASCADE CREEK — CONEJOS MAP: PAGE 31 1. Fishing prohibited. MAP: PAGE 18 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–April 30. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after sunset ▶ CIMARRON RIVER — MONTROSE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- to one-half hour before sunrise. MAP: PAGE 21 mediately. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1–Dec. 31. 14 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

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▶ CLEAR CREEK — CHAFFEE ▶ COCHETOPA CREEK — SAGUACHE FROM CONFLUENCE WITH TROUBLESOME CREEK DOWN- MAP: PAGE 12 MAP: PAGE 19 STREAM TO I-70 EXIT 90 BRIDGE AT RIFLE (EXCLUDING 50 FROM THE GAUGING STATION (APPROXIMATELY 0.5 OF A WITHIN COCHETOPA STATE WILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH): YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF CONFLUENCES MILE ABOVE CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR) DOWNSTREAM TO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITH CANYON, GRIZZLY AND NO NAME CREEKS): CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR: 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 31. ▶ COLORADO RIVER — GARFIELD, EAGLE, GRAND, MESA FROM 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE ▶ CLEAR CREEK — LA PLATA MAPS: PAGES 16, 22, 28 CONFLUENCES WITH CANYON, NEW ELK, GRIZZLY AND NO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM FRASER RIVER TO NAME CREEKS: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- G TROUBLESOME CREEK, AND FROM CANYON CREEK TO 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. mediately. ROCK CREEK. 2. Fishing prohibited March 15– NEW May 31 and Oct. 1–Nov. 30. ▶ CLEAR CREEK HOLDING PONDS (SANDOVAL POND) — FROM LAKE GRANBY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE U.S. 40 BRIDGE ADAMS APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES WEST OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS: ▶ COLORADO RIVER, NORTH FORK INCLUDING SHADOW 1. Fishing prohibited except for youths in CPW 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MOUNTAIN SPILLWAY — GRAND angler education activities. MAP: PAGE 16 FROM THE U.S. 40 BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES WEST FROM SHADOW MOUNTAIN DAM SPILLWAY TO LAKE GRANBY, ▶ CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR — CHAFFEE MAP: PAGE 12 OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE INCLUDING COLUMBINE BAY TO THE TWIN CREEK INLET: WITH TROUBLESOME CREEK (APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES EAST 1. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 31. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–Dec. 31. OF KREMMLING): ▶ CLEAR LAKE — JACKSON 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ COMO CREEK — BOULDER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. WITH NORTH BOULDER CREEK: FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE WILLIAMS FORK RIVER 1. Fishing prohibited. ▶ CLINE RANCH STATE WILDLIFE AREA — PARK DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: (See Tarryall Creek on page 37.) 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ CONEJOS RIVER — CONEJOS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern MAP: PAGE 18 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- FROM THE LOWER BRIDGE AT TOWN OF PLATORO DOWN- 3. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–last day of Feb. head, yellow perch or crappie. STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE CONEJOS RIVER: ▶ CLINTON RESERVOIR — SUMMIT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 13 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. inches long. 15 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: Grand Lake - 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.) Willow 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. CROSHO RESERVOIR — RIO BLANCO 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ ▶ DELANEY BUTTE LAKES (NORTH, SOUTH, AND EAST) — MAP: PAGE 36 mediately. 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. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 22 CRYSTAL LAKE — LAKE ▶ 3. Brown trout 14–20 inches long must be 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth MAP: PAGE 12 returned to the water immediately. bass is 2, 18 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 4. Rainbow, cutthroat and cutbow trout 18–22 ▶ COOPER LAKE — HINSDALE ▶ CRYSTAL RESERVOIR — MONTROSE inches long must be returned to the water 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 21 immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. mediately. NORTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE: ▶ CULEBRA CREEK — COSTILLA G 1. Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of ▶ CORNELIUS CREEK — LARIMER FROM COLO. 159 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM APPROXIMATELY 3 standing water line. MAP: PAGE 25 MILES TO THE JAQUEZ BRIDGE: 2. Fishing prohibited from dam and 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. within 100 feet of dam Sept. 15–Nov. 15. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. SOUTH DELANEY BUTTE LAKE: mediately. ▶ CUNNINGHAM CREEK — PITKIN 1. Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of stand- ▶ CORRAL CREEK — SAN JUAN 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ing water line. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- DePOORTER LAKE — SEDGWICK WITH HERMOSA CREEK: mediately. ▶ 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. DAIGRE LAKE — HUERFANO bass is 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ 1. mediately. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Ice fishing prohibited. ▶ DILLON RESERVOIR — SUMMIT MAP: PAGE 13 CORRAL CREEK — SUMMIT ▶ ▶ DEADMAN GULCH — ROUTT 1. Arctic char under 20 inches must be returned MAP: PAGE 13 1. Artificial flies and lures only. to the water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag, possession and min. size limit for Arctic 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. char is 1, 20 inches long. mediately. ▶ DEEP CREEK — LA PLATA ▶ DIVIDE CREEK, WEST — GARFIELD ▶ COTTONWOOD CREEK, LITTLE — MOFFAT FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE MAP: PAGE 36 BOUNDARY: WITH BROOK CREEK: FROM FREEMAN RESERVOIR UPSTREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 31. 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 Morrow Point Reservoir - 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 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 2. All fish must be returned to the water im- FROM MCPHEE DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: mediately. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern ▶ ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR — PARK pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- MAP: PAGE 30 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: may be longer than 16 inches. 1. No bag or possession limit for brown trout. 3. No bag or possession limit on yellow perch.

▶ DOTY PARK LAKE — MORGAN NEW ▶ ELK CREEK — GARFIELD 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth MAP: PAGE 28 © CPW bass is 15 inches long. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER CATCH CRAPPIE! UPSTREAM TO THE U.S. 6 BRIDGE IN NEW CASTLE: ▶ DOUG CREEK — MONTROSE 1. Fishing prohibited March 15–May 31, and ■ Adobe Creek Reservoir, Bent & Kiowa Cos. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. from Oct. 1–Nov. 30. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ■ Turk's Pond, Baca Co. mediately. ▶ ELK CREEK — SAN MIGUEL ■ John Martin Reservoir, Bent Co. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ DRY GULCH — CLEAR CREEK 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water imme- ■ North Sterling Reservoir, Logan Co. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE diately. WITH CLEAR CREEK: ■ Prewitt Reservoir, Logan & Washington Cos. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ ELK RIVER — ROUTT ■ Jumbo Reservoir, Logan & Sedgwick Cos. 2. All trout must be returned to water immedi- MAP: PAGE 36 ately. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. ■ Crawford State Park, Delta Co. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. ▶ DUKE LAKE — MESA Find where to catch a lunker: MAP: PAGE 22 ▶ ELK RIVER (NORTH, SOUTH, AND MIDDLE FORKS) — cpw.state.co.us/fish/hotspots 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth ROUTT bass is 2, 18 inches long. MAP: PAGE 36 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. EAGLE RIVER — EAGLE ▶ 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. ▶ FALL CREEK — MINERAL MAP: PAGE 15 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO WOLF CREEK: FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST FORK AND THE ▶ ELKHEAD RESERVOIR — MOFFAT, ROUTT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. SOUTH FORK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE MAP: PAGE 36 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- COLORADO RIVER: 1. Bag and possession limit for crappie is 10. mediately. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth bass is 2, 15 inches long. FALL CREEK — SAN MIGUEL FROM THE I-70 EXIT 147 BRIDGE IN EAGLE DOWNSTREAM TO ▶ FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO WOODS LAKE: THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: EMERALD LAKES (BIG AND LITTLE) — HINSDALE ▶ 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout is 2, mediately. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 14 inches long. head, yellow perch or crappie. FAWN CREEK — RIO BLANCO IN THE LAKE CREEK INLET FOR 0.5 OF A MILE ABOVE BIG ▶ MAP: PAGE 33 ▶ EAST PASS CREEK — SAGUACHE EMERALD LAKE: 1. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 15. 2. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. ▶ ERIE LAKE — BOULDER mediately. 1. All largemouth and smallmouth must be FISH CREEK — ROUTT ▶ EAST RIVER — GUNNISON returned to water immediately. ▶ MAP: PAGE 19 MAP: PAGE 36 1. FROM THE UPSTREAM PROPERTY BOUNDARY AT THE ROAR- ▶ EVANS CITY LAKE (RIVERSIDE PARK) — WELD Bag limit for whitefish is 4. 2. ING JUDY FISH HATCHERY DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth Possession limit for whitefish is 8. WITH THE TAYLOR RIVER: bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 20 2020 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

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▶ FLORIDA RIVER — LA PLATA ▶ FRYINGPAN RIVER — EAGLE, PITKIN ▶ GREEN CREEK, LITTLE — GRAND, ROUTT FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO LEMON RESER- MAP: PAGE 28 MAP: PAGE 16 VOIR: FROM RUEDI DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. G CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK RIVER, 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- APPROXIMATELY 14 MILES: mediately. FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE EAST OF DURANGO DOWN- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ANIMAS RIVER: 2. Bag, possession and max. size for ▶ GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — SUMMIT 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, brown trout is 2, 14 inches long. MAP: PAGE 13 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 3. Trout (except brown trout) must be 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 8. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- returned to the water immediately. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1-Dec. 31. head, yellow perch or crappie. GREEN RIVER — MOFFAT ▶ GEORGE CREEK — LARIMER ▶ 1. ▶ FORBES PARK LAKE — COSTILLA MAP: PAGE 25 No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- mediately. head, yellow perch or crappie. FORT MORGAN PONDS — MORGAN ▶ ▶ GRIFFITH RESERVOIR — MESA 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ GOAT CREEK — SAN MIGUEL MAP: PAGE 22 1. bass is 15 inches long. 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 FOURMILE CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ mediately. inches long. MAP: PAGE 28 FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK RIVER ▶ GOLDEN PARK PONDS — BOULDER ▶ GRIMES CREEK — LA PLATA UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: ON GOLDEN PARK PONDS NO. 1 AND NO. 2: FROM THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PROPERTY DOWN- 1. Fishing prohibited March 15– NEW May 31 1. Artificial flies and lures only. STREAM TO THE STANDING WATER LINE OF VALLECITO and Oct. 1–Nov. 30. 2. Scented flies or lures must be 1.5 inches or RESERVOIR: longer. 1. Fishing is prohibited from Sept. 1–Nov. 14. ▶ FRANK EASEMENT PONDS (NORTH AND SOUTH) — WELD 3. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15–Dec. 31. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth returned to water immediately. bass is 15 inches long. 4. Possession of largemouth or smallmouth bass ▶ GRIZZLY CREEK — GARFIELD while fishing Golden Park Ponds No. 1 or 2 is MAP: PAGE 28 ▶ FRASER CREEK — GARFIELD prohibited. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER MAP: PAGE 33 UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 MILES: FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: ON GOLDEN PARK POND NO. 3: 1. Fishing prohibited March 15– NEW May 31 1. Fishing prohibited. 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth and Oct. 1–Nov. 30. and smallmouth bass is 1 in the aggregate, 15 ▶ FRASER RIVER — GRAND inches long. ▶ GROSS RESERVOIR — BOULDER MAP: PAGE 16 1. Fishing prohibited from sunset to sunrise. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE ▶ GORE CREEK — EAGLE 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 1. WITH ST. LOUIS CREEK: MAP: PAGE 15 GROUNDHOG CREEK — DOLORES 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH RED SANDSTONE ▶ FROM GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to water CREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE G MILE: immediately. EAGLE RIVER: 1. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Fishing prohibited April 15–July 15. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH ST. LOUIS CREEK DOWN- 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout ▶ GROUNDHOG RESERVOIR — DOLORES STREAM TO THE COLORADO RIVER: is 2, 16 inches long. IN THE NASH CREEK AND GROUNDHOG CREEK INLETS 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: GRAND LAKE — GRAND ▶ 1. Fishing prohibited April 15–July 15. ▶ FREEMAN RESERVOIR — MOFFAT MAP: PAGE 16 MAP: PAGE 36 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. ▶ GUNNISON RIVER — DELTA, GUNNISON, MONTROSE WITHIN 50 YARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE INLET AND 2. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 4. GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM 200 YARDS DOWN- UPSTREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE: Only 1 may be longer than 36 inches. All lake STREAM OF THE CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM 1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 31. trout 26–36 inches long must be returned to G DOWNSTREAM TO NORTH FORK OF THE GUNNISON. water immediately. MAP: PAGE 21 ▶ FRENCH GULCH — SUMMIT 3. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. MAP: PAGE 13 FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AND TAYLOR RIVERS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ GRANDVIEW PONDS — ADAMS DOWNSTREAM TO THE U.S. 50 BRIDGE: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth MAP: PAGE 19 mediately. bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for brown trout ▶ FREY GULCH — SUMMIT ▶ GRANEROS CREEK — PUEBLO is 2, 16 inches long. MAP: PAGE 13 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to water 1. Artificial flies and lures only. BOUNDARY: immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Fishing prohibited. FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST AND TAYLOR RIVERS mediately. DOWNSTREAM TO THE STANDING WATER LINE OF BLUE ▶ GRASSY CREEK — SAN JUAN MESA RESERVOIR, INCLUDING ALL TRIBUTARY CANALS AND ▶ FRYINGPAN LAKES NO. 2 AND NO. 3 — PITKIN 1. Artificial flies and lures only. DIVERSIONS: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 19 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 1. mediately. Taking kokanee prohibited Aug. 1–Oct 31. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 1–Dec. 31. 23 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

FROM BLUE MESA DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 225 YARDS: FROM THE UPPER RED BRIDGE CAMPGROUND BOUNDARY ▶ HEADACHE CREEK — ARCHULETA MAP: PAGE 19 DOWNSTREAM TO BLUE MESA RESERVOIR: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. MAP: PAGE 19 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. mediately. FROM THE CLOSURE SIGNS BELOW BLUE MESA DAM DOWN- STREAM TO MORROW POINT RESERVOIR DAM: ▶ GUNNISON RIVER, NORTH FORK — DELTA, GUNNISON ▶ HEBERTON CREEK — GARFIELD MAP: PAGE 19 MAP: PAGE 21 MAP: PAGE 33 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH ANTHRACITE CREEK DOWN- FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE GUNNISON RIVER: 1. Fishing prohibited. FROM MORROW POINT RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 130 YARDS: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern ▶ HENRY RESERVOIR — CROWLEY MAP: PAGE 21 pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ HERMAN GULCH — CLEAR CREEK FROM THE CLOSURE SIGN BELOW MORROW POINT RESER- GYPSUM PONDS STATE WILDLIFE AREA — EAGLE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. VOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM: ▶ MAP: PAGE 15 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 21 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. mediately. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. ▶ HERMOSA CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN FROM CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 200 ▶ HAHN CREEK — RIO BLANCO MAP: PAGE 33 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE YARDS: WITH EAST CROSS CREEK: MAP: PAGE 21 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. FROM 200 YARDS DOWNSTREAM OF THE CRYSTAL RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE RELIEF DITCH DIVERSION (5 ▶ HALLENBECK (PURDY MESA) RESERVOIR — MESA MAP: PAGE 22 ▶ HERMOSA CREEK, EAST FORK — LA PLATA MILES ABOVE AUSTIN BRIDGE): 1. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to water mediately. immediately. 2. Largemouth bass 12–15 inches long must be returned to water immediately. No more ▶ HIDDEN LAKES — LAKE FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE SMITH FORK DOWN- than 2 largemouth bass in any bag and pos- MAP: PAGE 12 STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: session limit can be longer than 15 inches. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ HAMILTON CREEK — GRAND largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern mediately. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- MAP: PAGE 16 1. head, yellow perch or crappie. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ HIGHLINE RESERVOIR — MESA 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 22 GUNNISON RIVER, LAKE FORK — GUNNISON, HINSDALE ▶ mediately. 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WATERFALL bass is 2, 15 inches long. AT SHERMAN: ▶ HANGING LAKE — GARFIELD 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 28 ▶ HIMES CREEK — MINERAL 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Fishing prohibited. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ HARVEY GAP RESERVOIR — GARFIELD mediately. FROM FIRST BRIDGE CROSSING ABOVE LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL MAPS: PAGES 22, 28 DOWNSTREAM TO LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL: 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is ▶ HINE LAKE — JEFFERSON 1. Artificial flies only. 15 inches long. 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 18 inches 2. Bag and possession limit for long. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH HIGH BRIDGE GULCH channel catfish is 2. DOWNSTREAM TO THE BLM BOUNDARY BELOW “THE GATE” 3. Use of spearfishing, slingbows, ▶ HOHNHOLZ LAKE NO. 3 — LARIMER CAMPGROUND: archery, gigs for take of northern 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 19 pike is prohibited. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 4. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for brown trout ▶ HAT CREEK — EAGLE ▶ HOLYOKE CITY LAKE (LIONS CLUB FISHING HOLE) — is 2, 16 inches long. MAP: PAGE 15 PHILLIPS 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to water 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to bass is 15 inches long. water immediately. FROM THE BLM BOUNDARY BELOW “THE GATE” CAMP- ▶ HOMESTAKE CONVEYANCE CHANNEL (SPINNEY MOUN- GROUND TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH CHERRY CREEK: ▶ HAXTUN CITY LAKE (GUN CLUB LAKE) — TAIN RESERVOIR INLET DITCH) — PARK MAP: PAGE 19 PHILLIPS MAP: PAGE 30 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Min. size for largemouth and 1. Fishing prohibited. smallmouth bass is 15 inches FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH CHERRY CREEK DOWNSTREAM HORSE CREEK RESERVOIR (TIMBER LAKE) — BENT, long. ▶ TO THE UPPER RED BRIDGE CAMPGROUND BOUNDARY: OTERO MAP: PAGE 19 HAYDEN CREEK, SOUTH PRONG — 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 1. ▶ Artificial flies and lures only. FREMONT 2. HORSESHOE RESERVOIR — HUERFANO Bag, possession and min. size for brown trout FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO ▶ 1. is 2, 16 inches long. THE CONFLUENCE WITH HAYDEN CREEK: Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to water spotted bass is 15 inches long. 1. 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▶ HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR — LARIMER ▶ JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR — LARIMER ▶ KINNEY CREEK (3 MILES EAST OF HOT SULPHUR 1. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches MAP: PAGE 25 SPRINGS) — GRAND long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 16 2. Fishing prohibited in inlet area as posted 1. Artificial flies and lures only. March 15–May 31. ▶ JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR — BENT 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. mediately. ▶ HOTEL DRAW — SAN JUAN 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ JOHNSTOWN RESERVOIR — WELD ▶ KOA LAKE — BOULDER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be mediately. bass is 15 inches long. returned to water immediately. 2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. ▶ HUDSON TOWN POND — WELD 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches ▶ LA PLATA RIVER — LA PLATA 1. Bag, possession limit and min. size for long. FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE largemouth and smallmouth bass is 1 in the 4. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate LINE: aggregate, 15 inches long. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern ▶ HUERFANO RIVER — HUERFANO ▶ JUMBO RESERVOIR — LOGAN, SEDGWICK pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS 1. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. head, yellow perch or crappie. 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 ▶ LAGERMAN RESERVOIR — BOULDER 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. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 5. Visitors ages 18–64 must have annual Jumbo/ ▶ LAKE ARBOR — JEFFERSON 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Prewitt Res. access permit, except those who 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth mediately. have a valid annual Colorado hunting or fish- bass is 15 inches long. ing license. Permits are $43, available on the 2. Min. size for walleye, saugeye is 15 inches ▶ ILLINOIS RIVER — JACKSON CPW website or at authorized sales agents. long. WITHIN DIAMOND J AND YARMONY RANCH STATE WILDLIFE 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate AREAS: ▶ JUNIATA RESERVOIR — MESA longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 22 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or ▶ LAKE CREEK — HINSDALE lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. FROM BIG EMERALD LAKE INLET UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A ▶ JACKSON LAKE (RESERVOIR) — MORGAN 2. Largemouth bass 12–15 inches long must be MILE: 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. returned to the water immediately. No more 1. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 15. 2. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. than 2 largemouth bass in any bag and pos- 3. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches session limit can be longer than 15 inches. ▶ LAKE DOROTHEY — LAS ANIMAS long. WITHIN LAKE DOROTHEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA, INCLUDING 4. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ KELLY LAKE — JACKSON SCHWACHHEIM CREEK AND ALL OTHER DRAINAGES INTO longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. THE LAKE: 5. Fishing prohibited in outlet ditch below dam 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. around rotary screen. 6. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. ▶ KELSO CREEK — MESA ▶ LAKE FORK CREEK — LAKE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ JAYHAWKER PONDS — LARIMER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be mediately. WITH GLACIER CREEK: returned to the water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 5. ▶ KENNEY RESERVOIR — RIO BLANCO 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 34 mediately. ▶ JERRY CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1 AND 2 — MESA 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, MAP: PAGE 22 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern ▶ LAKE GRANBY — GRAND 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- MAP: PAGE 16 lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. head, yellow perch or crappie. 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. 2. All fish must be returned to the water im- 2. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 4. mediately. ▶ KERR LAKE — CONEJOS 3. Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. 3. Float tubes with chest-high waders permitted. MAP: PAGE 18 4. Jan. 1–Aug. 31, bag and possession limit for 1. Artificial flies and lures only. trout (except lake trout) and kokanee is 4, ▶ JIM CREEK — CONEJOS 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. singly or in aggregate. MAP: PAGE 18 5. Sept. 1–Dec. 31, bag and possession limit 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ KETNER LAKE — JEFFERSON for trout (except lake trout) is 4, singly or in 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth aggregate. mediately. bass is 15 inches long. 6. Sept. 1–Dec. 31, bag and possession limit for kokanee is 10. ▶ JOE WRIGHT CREEK — LARIMER ▶ KINGFISHER POND (FORT COLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL 7. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31 MAP: PAGE 25 LEARNING CENTER) — LARIMER except in Columbine Bay upstream of Twin FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH JOE WRIGHT RESERVOIR 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth Creek inlet. UPSTREAM TO COLO. 14: bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. IN COLUMBINE BAY FROM THE INLET OF TWIN CREEK 2. Fishing prohibited Jan. 1–July 31. UPSTREAM: 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–Dec. 31.

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▶ LAKE JOHN — JACKSON ▶ LOS PINOS CREEK — SAGUACHE ▶ MAD CREEK — ROUTT 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 4. MAP: PAGE 19 MAP: PAGE 36 WITHIN COCHETOPA STATE WILDLIFE AREA (SNYDER RANCH): 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. ▶ LARAMIE RIVER — LARIMER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. WITHIN HOHNHOLZ STATE WILDLIFE AREA: 2. All fish must be returned to the water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. ▶ MANCOS RIVER — MONTEZUMA 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN MANCOS DOWNSTREAM TO ▶ LOS PINOS RIVER — HINSDALE, LA PLATA THE STATE LINE: ▶ LASKEY GULCH — SUMMIT FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WEMINUCHE 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, MAP: PAGE 13 WILDERNESS BOUNDARY: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. head, yellow perch or crappie. mediately. FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN BAYFIELD DOWNSTREAM TO ▶ MARTIN LAKE — HUERFANO LESTER CREEK — ROUTT ▶ NAVAJO RESERVOIR: 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and MAP: PAGE 36 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, spotted bass is 15 inches long. FOR 0.25 OF A MILE UPSTREAM AND 0.25 OF A MILE DOWN- largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern STREAM FROM PEARL LAKE: pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- ▶ MAY CREEK — LARIMER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. head, yellow perch or crappie. MAP: PAGE 25 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 18 FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE inches long. ▶ LOST TRAIL CREEK — GUNNISON WITH POUDRE RIVER: MAP: PAGE 28 1. ▶ LON HAGLER RESERVOIR — LARIMER Artificial flies and lures only. 1. 2. 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be Artificial flies and lures only. All trout must be returned to water immedi- 2. returned to water immediately. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ately. 2. Only one channel catfish in the bag or posses- mediately. McELMO CREEK — MONTEZUMA sion limit may exceed 20 inches long. ▶ ▶ LOWELL PONDS — ADAMS FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE EAST OF CORTEZ DOWNSTREAM ▶ LONE PINE CREEK — LARIMER 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth TO THE STATE LINE: FROM PARVIN LAKE UPSTREAM TO LARIMER CR 74E (RED bass is 15 inches long. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, FEATHER LAKES ROAD): largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. ▶ MACK MESA RESERVOIR — MESA pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- MAP: PAGE 22 head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ LONG DRAW RESERVOIR — LARIMER 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth MAP: PAGE 25 bass is 2, 15 inches long. ▶ McKAY LAKE — ADAMS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 27 CPW.STATE.CO.US ver Ri n WATERS a gp in y Fr 20

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▶ NATIVE LAKE — LAKE 2. Largemouth bass must be returned to the ▶ MIDDLE CREEK, EAST — SAGUACHE MAP: PAGE 12 water immediately. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WATERFALL AP- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. PROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM THE CONFLUENCE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ McMURRY PONDS — LARIMER WITH MIDDLE CREEK: mediately. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. NAVAJO LAKE — DOLORES bass is 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ 1. mediately. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ McPHEE RESERVOIR — MONTEZUMA NAVAJO RESERVOIR — ARCHULETA 1. Largemouth and smallmouth bass 10–15 ▶ MINERS CREEK — SAGUACHE ▶ 1. inches long must be returned to the water MAP: PAGE 27 Trot-lines permitted. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. immediately. NAVAJO RIVER — ARCHULETA, CONEJOS 2. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ No bag or possession limit for walleye. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO BRIDAL VEIL 3. mediately. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. FALLS: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ MEAD PONDS — WELD ▶ MITCHELL CREEK — GARFIELD 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be MAP: PAGE 28 mediately. returned to water immediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER BOUNDARY OF THE GLENWOOD SPRINGS FISH HATCHERY: FROM THE OSO DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ MEADOW CREEK — EAGLE LINE: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 15 1. mediately. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Artificial flies and lures only. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ MONTGOMERY RESERVOIR — PARK pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- mediately. 1. Ice fishing prohibited. head, yellow perch or crappie. 2. Fishing prohibited Dec. 1–May 31. ▶ MEADOW CREEK, EAST — EAGLE ▶ NEE GRONDA RESERVOIR — KIOWA MAP: PAGE 15 ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RESERVOIR AND FROM THE WEST 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FACE OF THE DAM: 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. ▶ NEE NOSHE RESERVOIR — KIOWA mediately. 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. ▶ MONUMENT RESERVOIR — LAS ANIMAS ▶ MEDANO CREEK — SAGUACHE, ALAMOSA 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1–Dec. 31. ▶ NEE SO PAH RESERVOIR (SWEETWATER AND JET) — 1. Artificial flies and lures only. KIOWA 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ MORRISON CREEK — ROUTT NOTE: At publication, this reservoir is dry. mediately. MAP: PAGE 36 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. ▶ MEDANO CREEK, HUDSON BRANCH — SAGUACHE 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. ▶ NEWLIN CREEK — CUSTER, FREMONT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ MORROW POINT RESERVOIR — GUNNISON, MONTROSE BOUNDARY: mediately. MAP: PAGE 19 1. Fishing prohibited. 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. MEDANO CREEK, LITTLE — SAGUACHE ▶ NICKELSON CREEK — PITKIN ▶ MOUNT ELBERT FOREBAY RESERVOIR — LAKE 1. ▶ MAP: PAGE 28 Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 12 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 1. mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Lake trout 22–34 inches long must be re- mediately. turned to the water immediately. ▶ MEREDITH RESERVOIR — CROWLEY 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. ▶ NO NAME CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ MUDDY CREEK — SAN MIGUEL MAP: PAGE 28 FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO WOODS LAKE: ▶ MICHIGAN RIVER — JACKSON FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: WITHIN BROWNLEE, MURPHY AND DIAMOND J STATE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Fishing prohibited March 15– NEW May 31 WILDLIFE AREAS: mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. and Oct. 1–Nov. 30. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MUDDY CREEK, LITTLE - GRAND ▶ NOLAN CREEK — EAGLE MAP: PAGE 16 ▶ MAP: PAGE 15 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 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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2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 5. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ PARACHUTE CREEK, EAST FORK — GARFIELD mediately. longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. MAP: PAGE 22 6. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ NORTH LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA — LAS ANIMAS 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ NORTH TAYLOR CREEK — CUSTER mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ NORTH PLATTE RIVER — JACKSON 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ PARACHUTE CREEK, EAST MIDDLE FORK — GARFIELD WITHIN BROWNLEE II OR VERNER STATE WILDLIFE AREAS: mediately. MAP: PAGE 22 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ NORTHWATER CREEK — GARFIELD 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 22 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE ROUTT 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- NATIONAL FOREST DOWNSTREAM TO WYOMING mediately. ▶ PARVIN LAKE — LARIMER G (NORTHGATE CANYON): MAP: PAGE 25 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ OLD DILLON RESERVOIR — SUMMIT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 13 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ NORTH PLATTE RIVER, NORTH FORK — JACKSON 2. Bag, possession and min. size for golden trout IN THE INLET STREAM (LONE PINE CREEK) UPSTREAM TO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1, 16 inches long. LARIMER CR 74E (RED FEATHER LAKES ROAD): 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. ▶ OSIER CREEK — CONEJOS ▶ NORTH SHIELDS PONDS — LARIMER MAP: PAGE 18 ▶ PASS CREEK — MINERAL 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 27 bass is 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ NORTH STERLING RESERVOIR — LOGAN mediately. 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches long. ▶ OVERLAND TRAIL POND — LOGAN 2. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ PASTURE CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN long. bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. Only 1 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- can be longer than 25 inches. ▶ PAONIA RESERVOIR — GUNNISON mediately. 4. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches MAP: PAGE 21 long. FROM THE TOP OF PAONIA DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE BOUNDARY FENCE BELOW THE STILLING BASIN: 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. 30 2020 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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▶ PEARL LAKE — ROUTT ▶ PIT D POND — BOULDER 2. Min. size for walleye, saugeye is 15 inches long. MAP: PAGE 36 1. Bag, possession and min. size for largemouth 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate INCLUDING INLET STREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE ABOVE INLET and smallmouth bass is 1 in the aggregate, 15 longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. AND THE OUTLET STREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE BELOW THE inches long. 4. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. OUTLET: 5. Visitors ages 18–64 must have annual Jumbo/ 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ POAGE LAKE — RIO GRANDE Prewitt Res. access permit, except those who 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 18 MAP: PAGE 27 have a valid annual Colorado hunting or fish- inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ing license. Permits are $43, available on the 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout is 2, CPW website or at authorized sales agents. ▶ PELLA CROSSING RECREATION AREA PONDS (ALL 12 inches long. PONDS) — BOULDER ▶ PRONGER POND — LOGAN 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or ▶ POOSE CREEK — RIO BLANCO 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. MAP: PAGE 36 bass is 15 inches long. 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 1. Artificial flies and lures only. returned to the water immediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ PROSPECT PARK LAKES — JEFFERSON mediately. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ PETTY CREEK — SAN JUAN bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ PORCUPINE LAKE — ROUTT 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 36 BASS LAKE AND WEST PROSPECT LAKES ONLY: mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. ▶ PIEDRA RIVER — ARCHULETA mediately. FROM PIEDRA RIVER BRIDGE ON USFS 631 (PIEDRA ROAD) ▶ PROSPECT PONDS NO. 2 AND 3 — LARIMER DOWNSTREAM TO THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF THE TRES ▶ POUDRE PONDS NO. 1 — WELD 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth PIEDRA RANCH (1.5 MILES ABOVE U.S. 160): 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 15 inches long. PUEBLO RESERVOIR — PUEBLO 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ ▶ POUDRE RIVER — LARIMER 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and MAP: PAGE 25 FROM THE U.S. 160 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO NAVAJO spotted bass is 15 inches long. FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY RESERVOIR: 2. Bag, possession, min. size for walleye and DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH JOE WRIGHT 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, saugeye is 5 in the aggregate, 18 inches long. CREEK: 3. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate 1. Artificial flies and lures only. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 4. head, yellow perch or crappie. Bag and possession limit for crappie is 10. 5. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. FROM UPPER BOUNDARY OF BIG BEND CAMPGROUND 6. Bag and possession limit for wiper is 5. ▶ PIEDRA RIVER, EAST FORK — MINERAL, HINSDALE DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH BLACK HOLLOW CREEK: 1. 7. Only 1 wiper longer than 21 inches may be Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- taken per day. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 8. mediately. Underwater spearfishing allowed for channel, blue and flathead catfish with an aggregate FROM WEST BOUNDARY OF THE HOMBRE RANCH (BELOW bag and possession limit of 5 and for wiper ▶ PIKES PEAK NORTH SLOPE RECREATION AREA — EL RUSTIC) DOWNSTREAM TO THE PINGREE PARK ROAD/BRIDGE: with a bag and possession limit of 5. PASO, TELLER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 9. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 CRYSTAL, NORTH CATAMOUNT & SOUTH CATAMOUNT 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. RESERVOIRS: ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets Mar. 1– 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 2. FROM UPPER BOUNDARY OF GATEWAY PARK (WATER DIVER- April 15, or until walleye spawning opera- SION FOR FORT COLLINS) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE tions are complete. NORTH CATAMOUNT RESERVOIR ONLY: WITH THE NORTH FORK OF THE POUDRE RIVER: 10. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleaned 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. fish in boat on lake. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. PURGATOIRE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK — LAS ANIMAS PIKES PEAK SOUTH SLOPE RECREATION AREA — EL ▶ ▶ WITHIN BOSQUE DEL OSO STATE WILDLIFE AREA: PASO, TELLER ▶ POUDRE RIVER, NORTH FORK — LARIMER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Permits Required. Visit Colorado Springs Parks, MAP: PAGE 25 2. All fish must be returned to water immedi- Recreation and Cultural Services website and FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH DIVIDE CREEK DOWNSTREAM ately. then Open Spaces for more information on open- TO BULL CREEK (ABOVE HALLIGAN RESERVOIR): 1. ing and closing dates, permits and other rules. Artificial flies and lures only. PURGATOIRE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — LAS ANIMAS 2. ▶ Trout must be returned to water immediately. WITHIN BOSQUE DEL OSO STATE WILDLIFE AREA: BOEHMER RESERVOIR, BOEHMER CREEK: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Fishing prohibited in Boehmer Reservoir FROM MILTON SEAMAN RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE POUDRE RIVER: 2. All fish must be returned to water immedi- and Boehmer Creek, from the headwaters to ately. Mason Reservoir. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ QUEENS RESERVOIR, NORTH AND SOUTH — KIOWA MASON RESERVOIR: 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ POUDRE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — LARIMER MAP: PAGE 25 2. Bag, possession and max. size for trout is 1, QUINCY RESERVOIR — ARAPAHOE FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY ▶ 16 inches long. 1. DOWNSTREAM FOR 1 MILE: Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. McREYNOLDS RESERVOIR: 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 3. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ PREWITT RESERVOIR — LOGAN, WASHINGTON bass is 18 inches long. 4. 1. 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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 Rd within 100 ft. of either side of all inlet streams; northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellowperch, and crappie d 9 Rd 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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▶ RAMPART RESERVOIR — EL PASO ▶ RIO BLANCO LAKE — RIO BLANCO FROM COLO. 149 BRIDGE AT SOUTH FORK 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 34 G DOWNSTREAM TO THE RIO GRANDE CANAL 2. Ice fishing prohibited. 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches DIVERSION STRUCTURE: long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ RANCH CREEK, NORTH FORK — GRAND 2. Bag, possession and min. size for brown MAP: PAGE 16 ▶ RIO BLANCO RIVER — ARCHULETA AND CONEJOS trout is 2, 16 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO SAN JUAN WILDER- 3. Rainbow trout must be returned to 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- NESS BOUNDARY: water immediately. mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ RIO LADO CREEK — MONTEZUMA ▶ RED LION STATE WILDLIFE AREA — LOGAN mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- bass is 15 inches long. FROM THE BLANCO DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE mediately. 2. Min. size for crappie is 10 inches long. CONFLUENCE WITH THE SAN JUAN RIVER: 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ RIVERBEND PONDS NO.1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 — LARIMER ▶ RELAY CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- bass is 15 inches long. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- head, yellow perch or crappie. mediately. ▶ RIVER’S EDGE NATURAL AREA PONDS (BASS, ▶ RIO DE LOS PINOS — CONEJOS DRAGONFLY, AND SANDPIPER) — LARIMER ▶ RHODES GULCH — CONEJOS MAP: PAGE 18 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be MAP: PAGE 18 FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE WATERFALL AT returned to the water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. THE SOUTH SAN JUAN WILDERNESS BOUNDARY: 2. Bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 5. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ ROAD BEAVER CREEK — GUNNISON mediately. MAP: PAGE 19 ▶ RIDGWAY RESERVOIR — OURAY 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 21 ▶ RIO GRANDE — HINSDALE, MINERAL, RIO GRANDE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. MAP: PAGE 27 mediately. 2. No bag, possession limit for smallmouth bass. FROM LOWER BOUNDARY OF RIVER HILL CAMPGROUND DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLO. 149 BRIDGE: ▶ ROARING CREEK — LARIMER MAP: PAGE 25 ▶ RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR — GARFIELD 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. MAPS: PAGES 22, 28 2. Rainbow trout must be returned to water Artificial flies and lures only. 2. 1. Bag, possession and min. size for walleye is 1, immediately. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 18 inches long. 3. Bag, possession and max. size for brown trout mediately. 2. Bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 20. 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– NEW May 31 mediately. and 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. STREAM TO THE UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE: Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Artificial flies only. mediately. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ RUNYON/FOUNTAIN LAKES STATE WILDLIFE AREA — ROCK LAKE — CONEJOS FROM UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE ▶ PUEBLO MAP: PAGE 18 CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER (EXCLUDING 50 1. Ice fishing prohibited. 1. YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE CONFLU- Artificial flies and lures only. 2. ENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK AND THREEMILE CREEK): Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ SAGUACHE CREEK — SAGUACHE 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 ▶ SANCHEZ RESERVOIR — COSTILLA ▶ SIG CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN MAP: PAGE 27 1. Any crayfish taken must be immediately re- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE turned to the water it came from or be taken 2. Cutthroat must be returned to WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF SAGUACHE CREEK: into possession immediately and killed by water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. separating the tail from the body. ▶ SIG CREEK, EAST FORK — SAN JUAN SAGUACHE CREEK, SOUTH FORK — SAGUACHE SARVIS CREEK — GRAND, ROUTT ▶ ▶ 1. MAP: PAGE 27 MAP: PAGE 36 Artificial flies and lures only. 2. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. Cutthroat must be returned to WITH THE MIDDLE FORK OF SAGUACHE CREEK: 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. SILVER LAKE — MESA ▶ SCENERY POND — RIO BLANCO ▶ MAP: PAGE 22 ▶ ST. VRAIN CREEK (NORTH AND SOUTH) — BOULDER COLOROW MOUNTAIN STATE WILDLIFE AREA: 1. WITHIN THE TOWN LIMITS OF LYONS, AS POSTED: 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ SCHWACHHEIM CREEK — LAS ANIMAS inches long. WITHIN LAKE DOROTHEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA: SLATER CREEK, SOUTH FORK AND WEST PRONG ▶ ST. VRAIN STATE PARK — WELD 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ BALD EAGLE LAKE: OF THE SOUTH FORK — ROUTT 1. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or ▶ SECOND CREEK — DELTA Artificial flies and lures only. 2. lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. MAP: PAGE 21 Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- returned to the water immediately. SLOAN LAKE — HINSDALE mediately. ▶ BLUE HERON LAKE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. 1. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be ▶ SEVERY CREEK — EL PASO Cutthroat must be returned to water im- returned to water immediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE USFS mediately. BOUNDARY: 2. Only 1 channel catfish in the bag or posses- SNELL CREEK — RIO BLANCO 1. Fishing prohibited. ▶ sion limit may exceed 20 inches long. MAP: PAGE 33 1. ▶ SAN FRANCISCO CREEK (MIDDLE AND WEST FORKS) AND ▶ SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — GRAND Artificial flies and lures only. 2. WEST SAN FRANCISCO LAKE — RIO GRANDE MAP: PAGE 16 Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 27 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. mediately. PORTION ON USFS LANDS INCLUDING WEST SAN FRANCISCO LAKE: ▶ SHADOW MOUNTAIN SPILLWAY — GRAND ▶ SODA CREEK — ROUTT 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 16 MAP: PAGE 36 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. FROM SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO LAKE 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. 2. ▶ SAN JUAN RIVER — ARCHULETA GRANBY INCLUDING COLUMBINE BAY TO THE TWIN CREEK INLET: Possession limit for whitefish is 8. 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–Dec. 31. FROM THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 160 AND U.S. 84 DOWN- SOUTH PLATTE PARK (LITTLETON) — ARAPAHOE 2. Snagging prohibited. ▶ STREAM THROUGH PAGOSA SPRINGS TO THE INTERSECTION 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth OF APACHE STREET WITH THE RIVER, INCLUDING RIVER ▶ SHEEP CREEK — CONEJOS bass is 15 inches long. CENTER PONDS: MAP: PAGE 18 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONEJOS RIVER: ▶ SOUTH PLATTE RIVER — DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, PARK, TELLER 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN PAGOSA SPRINGS DOWNSTREAM MAPS: PAGES 30–31 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. TO NAVAJO RESERVOIR: FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ SHEEP CREEK — LARIMER G FORKS DOWNSTREAM TO SPINNEY MOUNTAIN largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern MAP: PAGE 25 RESERVOIR INLET: pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. head, yellow perch or crappie. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Trout 12–20 inches long must be re ▶ SAN MIGUEL RIVER — MONTROSE, SAN MIGUEL mediately. turned to the water immediately. FROM THE COLO. 90 BRIDGE AT PINON DOWNSTREAM TO THE 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ SHEEP CREEK, EAST AND WEST FORKS — LARIMER Only one may be longer than 20 inches. CONFLUENCE WITH THE DOLORES RIVER: MAP: PAGE 25 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE OUTLET OF SPINNEY MOUNTAIN largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- G RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM TO THE INLET OF ELEVEN pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- mediately. MILE RESERVOIR: head, yellow perch or crappie. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Some portions may be closed to fish- ing as posted from Sept. 15–Dec. 31 for kokanee spawning. 3. All fish must be returned to water im- TO COLORADO PARKS mediately. DONATE FROM IMMEDIATELY BELOW ELEVEN MILE DAM DOWN- AND WILDLIFE! STREAM TO THE WAGON TONGUE GULCH ROAD BRIDGE AT SPRINGER GULCH (ELEVEN MILE CANYON): Direct donations, volunteering and more: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. cpw.state.co.us/donate 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. FROM CHEESMAN DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE SOUTH G PROPERTY LINE AT WIGWAM CLUB: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 35 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

Yampa River - Headwaters to Craig River Regulations Lake Regulations Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: Statewide regulations apply to all waters except: A - *Whitefish regulation Crosho Reservoir - 2 grayling limit, minimum 16 inches B - *Whitefish regulation; *Non-native fish regulation Elkhead Reservoir - 2 largemouth bass limit, minimum 15 C - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released; Spawning areas (redds) closed as posted; *Whitefish regulation; inches; 10 crappie limit *Non-native fish regulation Freeman Reservoir - Fishing prohibited from Jan. 1 - D - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit; Spawning areas (redds) closed as posted; *Whitefish regulation; July 31 within 50 yards of either side of the inlet and *Non-native fish regulation upstream 1/4 mile E - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit; *Whitefish regulation; *Non-native fish regulation Pearl Lake (including 1/4 mile up inlet and 1/4 mile F - Fly/lure only; All trout must be released;*Whitefish regulation; *Non-native fish regulation down outlet) - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit, minimum 18 inches G - 2 trout limit; *Whitefish regulation; *Non-native fish regulation Porcupine Lake - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released H - 2 trout limit; *Non-native fish regulation Stagecoach Reservoir - No bag and possession limit for walleye I - *Non-native fish regulation Vaughn Reservoir - 2 cutthroat limit J - Fly/lure only; All cutthroat must be released K - Fishing prohibited Jan. 1-July 31 L - Fly/lure only; 2 trout limit, minimum 18 inches 1/4 mile above and Elk R rk iver *Whitefish regulation - Bag limit for whitefish is 4; Possession limit for whitefish is 8 W below Pearl Lake o i F *Non-native fish regulation - No limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, ll . A o . N w r northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie d C C r r e e t e k Les To Baggs, WY 1/4 mile above Freeman Res. Steamboat K Lake L d Middle Fork

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2. Trout must be returned to water im- ▶ SPRAT-PLATTE LAKE — ADAMS ▶ SWAN RIVER — SUMMIT mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or MAP: PAGE 13 lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE WIGWAM CLUB 2. Min. size for largemouth bass is 18 inches 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is 2, 16 G DOWNSTREAM TO SCRAGGY VIEW PICNIC GROUND: long. inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag, possession and min. size for trout ▶ SPRING CREEK — DOLORES ▶ SWAN RIVER, NORTH FORK — SUMMIT is 2, 16 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 13 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM STRONTIA SPRINGS DAM DOWNSTREAM TO 300 YARDS mediately. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- UPSTREAM FROM THE DENVER WATER BOARD’S MARSTON mediately. DIVERSION STRUCTURE: ▶ SPRING GULCH POND — DOUGLAS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 29 ▶ SWEITZER LAKE — DELTA 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. All fish except carp must be returned to the 2. All fish must be returned to water immedi- water immediately. WITHIN CHATFIELD STATE PARK: ately. 1. Bag limit and min. size for walleye is 3, 18 ▶ SYLVAN LAKE — EAGLE inches long. ▶ SPRUCE CREEK (CONFLUENCE WITH BLUE RIVER, 5 MAP: PAGE 15 2. Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be MILES N OF GREEN MOUNTAIN RES.) — GRAND, IN INLET AND UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: taken per day. SUMMIT 1. Fishing prohibited Sept. 1–Nov. 30. 3. MAP: PAGE 13 Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ TAMARACK RANCH POND — LOGAN bass is 15 inches long. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth ▶ SOUTH PLATTE RIVER, MIDDLE FORK — PARK mediately. bass is 15 inches long. MAP: PAGE 30 ▶ TARRYALL CREEK — PARK FROM THE COLO. 9 BRIDGE (4.9 MILES NORTH OF ▶ SPRUCE CREEK (CONFLUENCE WITH BLUE RIVER, 2.5 MILES S OF BRECKENRIDGE) — SUMMIT FOR THAT PORTION OF TARRYALL CREEK LOCATED ON THE G GARO) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE CLINE RANCH STATE WILDLIFE AREA: SOUTH FORK OF THE SOUTH PLATTE: MAP: PAGE 13 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 2. Trout 12–20 inches long must be re- 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 3. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–last day of Feb. turned to the water immediately. 4. Fishing access restricted to designated fishing 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ STAGECOACH RESERVOIR — ROUTT areas (beats). Each fishing beat restricted to Only one may be longer than 20 inches. MAP: PAGE 36 occupants of vehicle in parking stall assigned ▶ SOUTH PLATTE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — PARK 1. No bag or possession limit for walleye. to that beat (determined by corresponding MAP: PAGE 30 number). No more than 4 anglers per vehicle. ▶ STALKER LAKE — YUMA FROM U.S. 285 DOWNSTREAM TO ANTERO RESERVOIR: Only 1 vehicle per stall. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 15 inches long. ▶ TAYLOR CREEK, LITTLE — MONTEZUMA 2. Trout 12–20 inches long must be returned to 1. Artificial flies and lures only. the water immediately. ▶ STANDLEY LAKE — JEFFERSON 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Only 1. Min. size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches mediately. one may be longer than 20 inches. long. 2. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate ▶ TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR — GUNNISON FROM ANTERO RESERVOIR DOWNSTREAM IN THE NEWLY longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. MAP: PAGE 19 CONSTRUCTED CHANNEL TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 3. EXISTING CHANNEL: ▶ STEAMBOAT LAKE — ROUTT Only 1 may be longer than 26 inches. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. G 2. ▶ STEARNS LAKE — BOULDER Gaffs and tail snares prohibited. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 3. 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. FROM THE LOWER BOUNDARY FENCE OF BADGER BASIN bass is 15 inches long. ▶ TAYLOR RIVER — GUNNISON STATE WILDLIFE AREA DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE MAP: PAGE 19 WITH THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE SOUTH PLATTE: ▶ STEELMAN CREEK — GRAND MAP: PAGE 16 FROM THE TOP OF TAYLOR DAM AND FROM THE DAM DOWN- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. STREAM FOR 325 YARDS: 2. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE DENVER WATER Trout 12–20 inches long must be returned to 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. the water immediately. BOARD DIVERSION: 3. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Only 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM A POINT 325 YARDS BELOW TAYLOR DAM DOWN- one may be longer than 20 inches. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- STREAM TO THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF TAYLOR RIVER STATE mediately. WILDLIFE AREA (APPROXIMATELY 0.4 OF A MILE): SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — PARK ▶ 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 30 ▶ STEUBEN CREEK, WEST FORK — GUNNISON G 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 19 2. Fishing prohibited one-half hour after 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ TERROR CREEK, EAST FORK — DELTA sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 21 3. Bag, possession and min. size for trout is mediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE 1, 20 inches long. WITH TERROR CREEK (INCLUDING THE UNNAMED TRIBUTARY ▶ SUMMIT RESERVOIR — MONTEZUMA 4. Ice fishing prohibited. BELOW TERROR CREEK RESERVOIR): 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches 5. No bag and possession limit for yellow 1. long. Artificial flies and lures only. perch. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ SWAMP LAKES — LAKE mediately. MAP: PAGE 12 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- mediately. 37 CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

▶ THOMAS RESERVOIR — BOULDER ▶ TROUT CREEK — RIO BLANCO, ROUTT 1. Bag, possession limit and min. size for MAP: PAGE 36 GOOD PLACES TO: largemouth and smallmouth bass is 1 in the FROM SHERIFF RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE aggregate, 15 inches long. CONFLUENCE WITH YAMPA RIVER: 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. ▶ THREE LAKES (LOWEST AND MIDDLE LAKES) — LAKE 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. MAP: PAGE 12 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO, BUT NOT INCLUDING, 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- SHERIFF RESERVOIR: mediately. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ THREE LICKS CREEK — EAGLE mediately. MAP: PAGE 16 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ TURQUOISE RESERVOIR — LAKE 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 12 mediately. 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 2. ▶ THREEMILE CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ TUTTLE CREEK — SAGUACHE MAP: PAGE 28 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ROARING FORK RIVER 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: mediately. © Daniel Tilrem 1. Fishing prohibited March 15– May 31 NEW ▶ TWIN LAKES — LAKE GO ICE FISHING! and Oct. 1–Nov. 30. MAP: PAGE 12 ■ Lake John, Jackson Co. ▶ THURSTON RESERVOIR — PROWERS 1. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 1. 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 2. Lake trout 22–34 inches long must be re- ■ Blue Mesa Reservoir, Gunnison Co. turned to the water immediately. ■ Eleven Mile Reservoir, Park Co. ▶ TIMBERLINE LAKE — LAKE MAP: PAGE 12 ▶ TWO BUTTES RESERVOIR — BACA ■ Jumbo Reservoir, Logan Co. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Trot-lines and jugs permitted. 2. ■ Miramonte Reservoir, San Miguel Co. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. TWO LEDGE RESERVOIR — JACKSON ▶ ■ Vega Reservoir, Mesa Co. ▶ TORSIDO CREEK — CONEJOS 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 18 Rifle Gap Reservoir, Garfield Co. UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER — OURAY, NEW MONTROSE, ■ 1. ▶ Artificial flies and lures only. NEW DELTA Steamboat Lake, Routt Co. 2. ■ Cutthroat must be returned to water im- MAP: PAGE 21 mediately. FROM OURAY CR 23 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO RIDGWAY ■ Stagecoach Reservoir, Routt Co. ▶ TOTTEN RESERVOIR — MONTEZUMA RESERVOIR: Learn how to ice-fish safely at 1. Min. size for largemouth bass is 15 inches 1. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. cpw.state.co.us/icefishing long. FROM RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE FENCE JUST safety BELOW USGS GAUGE STATION: TRAPPER CREEK — GARFIELD ▶ 1. Fishing prohibited, except as posted. MAP: PAGE 22 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE FENCE JUST BELOW THE USGS GAUGE STATION ▶ VALLECITO CREEK — LA PLATA, SAN JUAN 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- BELOW RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE SOUTHERN mediately. WITH COW CREEK: BOUNDARY OF THE WEMINUCHE WILDERNESS: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. ▶ TRAPPERS LAKE — GARFIELD 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. MAP: PAGE 33 FROM THE RIDGWAY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE WEMINUCHE WIL- ENCE WITH THE GUNNISON RIVER: 2. Bag, possession and max. size for cutthroat is DERNESS DOWNSTREAM TO THE LA PLATA CR 501 BRIDGE: 1. 2, 11 inches long. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. All kokanee must be returned to water from 3. Cutthroat over 11 inches long must be re- largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern Sept. 1–Nov. 14. turned to water immediately. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15–Dec. 31. 4. head, yellow perch or crappie. No bag or possession limit for brook trout. FROM THE LA PLATA CR 501 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE 5. Fishing prohibited in inlets and upstream for NEW FROM THE COLO. 90 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO STANDING WATER LINE OF VALLECITO RESERVOIR: 0.5 of a mile. THE LASALLE RD. BRIDGE: 1. Fishing prohibited Sept. 1–Nov. 14. 6. Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Snagging kokanee permitted Nov. 15–Dec. 31. of inlet streams. 2. Trout must be returned to water immedi- 7. Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side ately. ▶ VASQUEZ CREEK, LITTLE — GRAND of outlet and downstream to first falls. MAP: PAGE 16 ▶ UNION RESERVOIR (CALKINS LAKE) — WELD FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE DENVER TRINIDAD RESERVOIR — LAS ANIMAS ▶ 1. Min. size for wiper is 15 inches long. WATER BOARD DIVERSION: 1. Min. size for largemouth, smallmouth and 1. Artificial flies and lures only. spotted bass is 15 inches long. ▶ UPPER SEEPAGE LAKE — MINERAL 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 2. Bag and possession limit for walleye and 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. saugeye is 5 in the aggregate. 2. Bag, possession limit and min. size for trout is 3. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate 2, 16 inches long. ▶ VASQUEZ CREEK, SOUTH FORK — GRAND longer than 18 inches may be taken per day. MAP: PAGE 16 NEW ▶ VALCO PONDS 4 & 5 — PUEBLO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- must be returned to water immediately. mediately. 2. Bag, possession limit for channel catfish is 1. 38 2020 COLORADO FISHING CPW.STATE.CO.US WATERS

▶ VAUGHN RESERVOIR — RIO BLANCO FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS ▶ WOLFORD MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR — GRAND MAP: PAGE 36 OF THE WHITE RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO KENNEY RESERVOIR: MAP: PAGE 16 1. Bag and possession limit for cutthroat is 2. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, 1. Access, including for fishing, prohibited largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern within 150 ft. of any kokanee spawning trap ▶ VIRGINIA GULCH CREEK, WEST — LA PLATA pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- or wing net from Oct. 1–Dec. 1. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. head, yellow perch or crappie. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ WOODS LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA — SAN MIGUEL mediately. FROM TAYLOR DRAW DAM DOWNSTREAM 400 YARDS: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Fishing prohibited as posted. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ VIRGINIA LAKE — LAKE mediately. MAP: PAGE 12 FROM TAYLOR DRAW DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, ▶ WRIGHTS LAKE — CHAFFEE 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Artificial flies and lures only. pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- ▶ WACKER PONDS — MORGAN head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ YAMPA RIVER — ROUTT, MOFFAT 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth MAP: PAGE 36 bass is 15 inches long. ▶ WHITE RIVER, NORTH FORK — RIO BLANCO FROM THE HEADWATERS TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH TROUT MAP: PAGE 33 CREEK (INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES): ▶ WAHATOYA STATE WILDLIFE AREA — HUERFANO FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER: 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. 2. Ice fishing prohibited. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 0.6 OF A MILE: ▶ WALDEN PONDS (EXCEPT WALLY TOEVS POND) — ▶ WHITE RIVER, SOUTH FORK — RIO BLANCO 1. Artificial flies and lures only. BOULDER MAP: PAGE 33 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. 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 NORTH FORK OF THE WHITE RIVER: FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM TO CATAMOUNT 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. LAKE: returned to the water immediately. 1. Spawning areas (redds) closed to fishing as ▶ WILLIAMS FORK RESERVOIR — GRAND posted. ▶ WALKER STATE WILDLIFE AREA — MESA MAP: PAGE 16 MAP: PAGE 22 1. Northern pike 26–34 inches must be returned FROM 0.6 OF A MILE BELOW STAGECOACH DAM DOWN- 1. Fishing prohibited Oct. 1–last day of Feb. to the water immediately. STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH WALTON CREEK, EXCLUD- 2. ING CATAMOUNT LAKE: ▶ WALTON CREEK — ROUTT Use of spearfishing, archery, slingbows and gigs for the take of northern pike is prohib- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. MAP: PAGE 36 2. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Bag limit for whitefish is 4. ited. 3. 2. Possession limit for whitefish is 8. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 8. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH WALTON CREEK DOWNSTREAM Only 1 may be longer than 30 inches. FOR 4.8 MILES TO THE JAMES BROWN (SOUL CENTER OF THE ▶ WANEKA LAKE — BOULDER 4. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1–Dec. 31. UNIVERSE) BRIDGE, IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS: 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth FROM THE BUOY LINE AT THE WILLIAMS FORK RIVER INLET 1. Artificial flies and lures only. bass is 15 inches long. UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST GRAND CR BRIDGE: 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ WASHINGTON PARK (LILY POND) — DENVER 1. Fishing and snagging prohibited Sept. 15– FROM THE JAMES BROWN (SOUL CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE 1. Fishing open only to youths 15 or younger. Nov. 30. BRIDGE) DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLO. 394 BRIDGE NEAR CRAIG: ▶ WATSON LAKE — LARIMER ▶ WILLIAMS FORK RIVER — GRAND MAP: PAGE 25 MAP: PAGE 16 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. 1. Min. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches long. FROM WILLIAMS FORK DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLU- FROM THE HEADWATERS OF THE YAMPA RIVER DOWN- ENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: STREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE GREEN RIVER: ▶ WEST CREEK — MESA 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. No bag or possession limit for channel catfish, FROM THE COLO. 141 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM 5 MILES TO THE 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. CONFLUENCE OF UTE CREEK: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ WILLIAMS GULCH — LARIMER pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bull- MAP: PAGE 25 head, yellow perch or crappie. ▶ WEST CROSS CREEK — EAGLE FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE MAP: PAGE 15 ▶ YOUNGS CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 1, 2 & 3 — DELTA WITH THE POUDRE RIVER: MAP: PAGE 22 1. Artificial flies and lures only. 1. Fishing prohibited. 1. 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- Artificial flies and lures only. 2. mediately. ▶ WILLOW CREEK (LITTLE SNAKE DRAINAGE) — MOFFAT Cutthroat must be returned to water im- 1. Artificial flies and lures only. mediately. ▶ WHITE RIVER — RIO BLANCO 2. Cutthroat must be returned to water im- ▶ YUMA CITY LAKE — YUMA MAPS: PAGES 33, 34 mediately. FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS OF 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth THE WHITE RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLO. 13 BRIDGE BE- ▶ WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR — GRAND bass is 15 inches long. LOW MEEKER (EXCLUDING THE SLEEPY CAT EASEMENT, WAKARA MAP: PAGE 16 2. Bag and possession limit for channel catfish LEASE, AND THE MEEKER PASTURE STATE WILDLIFE AREA): 1. Ice-fishing shelters must be portable. is 5. 1. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. ▶ WINDSOR RESERVOIR — WELD ▶ ZIMMERMAN LAKE - LARIMER ON THE SLEEPY CAT EASEMENT, WAKARA LEASE, AND 1. Min. size for largemouth and smallmouth MAP: PAGE 25 1. MEEKER PASTURE STATE WILDLIFE AREA EAST OF MEEKER: bass is 15 inches long. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. 1. Artificial flies and lures only. Trout must be returned to water immediately. WOLF CREEK — CONEJOS 3. 2. Trout must be returned to water immediately. ▶ Fishing prohibited in inlet area as posted MAP: PAGE 18 Jan. 1–July 31. 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 2020–2021 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 Long, slender with SUNFISH & CRAPPIE 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 Colorado leading edge of lower short, rounded pectoral fins River Basin. These fish must be returned to the water unharmed as fins are milk white; with yellow trim quickly as possible. See pages 8 and 10 for a full list of protected species fine scales with to be released. smooth, slippery skin !BONYTAIL CHUB SPLAKE REDEAR SUNFISH Slight hump and a Cross between a Similar to bluegill, but with dark long, narrow tail brook trout and a lake colors on top and lighter yellow- trout; tri-colored pelvic green on the belly; males have fins; slightly forked tails cherry-red opercle (ear flap), females have orange HUMPBACK CHUB Green to silver and white with an abrupt GRAYLING hump behind the head Large sail-like dorsal BLUEGILL fin; silver body; small Opercle (ear flap) is dark to its mouths and body edge and a dark blotch at the ROUNDTAIL CHUB back of dorsal fin rays; small Silver to olive with fine mouth scales; adult males often with red to orange pig- ment on cheeks, fins, belly MOUNTAIN WHITEFISH BLACK CRAPPIE Mouth is smaller than a Black splotches on a silver FLANNELMOUTH trout’s and does not body; dorsal spines and rays SUCKER extend to below the get longer as they approach Yellow to bronze backs center of the eye, as it does the tail with lighter-colored on a trout belly; large fleshy lips and large sickle- KOKANEE SALMON shaped dorsal fin At the end of their third sum- WHITE CRAPPIE mer, females develop a Vertical bars on body; silver BLUEHEAD SUCKER red-gray-white color with green or brown Blue to gray head; olive pattern; males shades along back; dark bars to gray back with lighter develop hook jaw along sides with a white belly belly; pebble-patterned and turn brick red scales near tail RAZORBACK HOW TO RELEASE A FISH SUCKER If you practice catch and release while fishing, follow How to safely remove hooks: Use a pair of for- It's best to hold a fish gently by its belly or by the area Bronze to yellow fish these steps to ensure the fish returns to the water with ceps, longnosed pliers or a purposely made hook-out in front of the tail. with a sharp-edged minimal damage. Any fish you plan to release MUST be to quickly, efficiently remove the hook. TO REVIVE AN UNCONSCIOUS FISH hold it keel behind the head returned to the water immediately. If the fish is hooked deep in the throat or stomach, ▶ upright in the water. Move the fish forward and cut the line as close to the hook as possible and leave TIME IS ESSENTIAL. Quickly play and release fish. A backward so that water runs through the gills. This ▶ the hook in the fish — it could do more damage COLORADO fish played for too long will be too exhausted to recover. may take a few minutes. When it begins to struggle, trying to remove a deeply set hook than leaving it PIKEMINNOW release it. ▶ KEEP FISH IN THE WATER as much as possible. where it is. Adults may be green- REMOVE THE HOOK AS QUICKLY ▶ WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING A FISH, hold it gray to bronze on backs ▶ ▶ GENTLE HANDLING IS ESSENTIAL. Avoid horizontally and do not squeeze the fish. Do not put AS POSSIBLE. Single barbless hooks can often be and silver to white along squeezing or putting your fingers in the gills or eye your hands in its gills or hold it vertical by its gills. removed while the fish is still in the water. sockets. sides and bottoms

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

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