2020 KOKANEE REGULATIONS Clear Creek Reservoir– Chaffee County a. Lake Granby – Grand County Statewide kokanee limit by angling or snagging: Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from 1. From January 1 through August 31, the bag 10 daily bag & possession October 1 through December 31. and possession limit for trout (except lake This handout includes information on fishing in Colorado and is not a Colorado River, (North Fork) including trout) and kokanee salmon is four fish, singly legal notice or a complete collection of fishing regulations and laws. It is a condensed guide issued for anglers' convenience. Copies of Shadow Mountain Spillway – Grand or in aggregate. statutes and regulations can be obtained from a Colorado Parks and County 2. From September 1 through December 31, Wildlife office or at From Shadow Mountain Dam spillway to the bag and possession limit for kokanee https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/RulesRegs/Brochure/fishing.pdf Lake Granby including Columbine Bay to the salmon is 10 fish. Barker Reservoir – Boulder County Twin Creek inlet: 3. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted Snagging for kokanee salmon is permitted Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through September 1 through December 31 except from October 1 through December 1. December 31. snagging is prohibited in Columbine Bay from Beaver Creek Reservoir - Rio Grande Crystal Reservoir - Montrose County the inlet of Twin Creek upstream. County Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from Green Mountain Reservoir - Grand and Snagging for kokanee salmon is permitted September 1 through December 31. Summit Counties from October 1 through December 31. Dolores River – Dolores and Snagging for kokanee salmon is permitted Blue Mesa Reservoir - Gunnison Montezuma Counties from September 1 through December 31. County From the confluence with the West Fork of the Grimes Creek - LaPlata County Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from Dolores River downstream to the standing From the Bureau of Reclamation property November 1 through December 31. water line of McPhee Reservoir: downstream to the standing water line of Kokanee daily bag limit is 5 fish, possession The taking of kokanee salmon is prohibited, Vallecito Reservoir: limit is 10 fish except from November 15 through December 1. Fishing is prohibited from September 1 Blue River – Grand and Summit 31, when snagging is permitted. through November 14. Counties East River – Gunnison County 2. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted From the Colo. 9 bridge over the Blue River at 1. From the upstream property boundary at the from November 15 through December 31. Blue River State Wildlife Area downstream to Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery downstream to Gross Reservoir – Boulder County the Green Mountain Reservoir inlet: the confluence with the Taylor River: 1. Fishing is prohibited from sunset to Snagging for kokanee salmon is permitted The taking of kokanee salmon is prohibited. sunrise. from September 1 through December 31. 2. From Roaring Judy Hatchery outlet 2. Snagging for kokanee is permitted from Cheesman Reservoir - Douglas and downstream to the Roaring Judy property October 1 through December 1. Jefferson Counties boundary: Gunnison River - Delta, Gunnison and Snagging of kokanee is permitted from Fishing is prohibited from August 1 through Montrose counties September 1 through September 30. October 31. 1. From the confluence of the East and Taylor Cimarron River - Montrose County Florida River - LaPlata County Rivers downstream to the standing water line Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from From the headwaters downstream to Lemon of Blue Mesa Reservoir, including all tributary November 1 through December 31. Reservoir: canals and diversions: Clear Creek– Chaffee County Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from a. The taking of kokanee salmon is From the gauging station (approximately ½ September 1 through December 31. prohibited from August 1 through October 31. mile above Clear Creek Reservoir) b. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted downstream to Clear Creek Reservoir: November 1 through December 31. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from October 1 through December 31. Gunnison River - Delta, Gunnison and Vallecito Creek - La Plata and San Juan 2020 Kokanee Giveaways Montrose counties (continued) Counties 2. From the closure signs below Blue Mesa 1. From the southern boundary of the For youth to receive kokanee, they Dam downstream to Morrow Point Res. Dam: Weminuche Wilderness downstream to the La must be accompanied by a license Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from Plata CR 501 bridge: holding adult. Up to 4 youth may September 1 through December 31. a. All kokanee salmon must be returned to the receive fish with each licensed adult. 3. From the closure sign below Morrow Point water immediately upon catch from September Reservoir dam downstream to Crystal 1 through November 14. Roaring Judy Give-Away Reservoir Dam: b. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted at the Hatchery north of Gunnison Snagging of kokanee is permitted from from November 15 through December 31. October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6 (Fridays) Need to be in line by 9:00 AM to receive fish. September 1 through December 31. 2. From the La Plata CR 501 bridge Call 970-641-7070 or 970-641-0190 evening Gunnison River, Lake Fork - Gunnison downstream to the standing water line of before giveaway for update on numbers and Hinsdale counties Vallecito Reservoir: expected to be given away. From the upper Red Bridge campground a. Fishing is prohibited from September 1 boundary downstream to Blue Mesa Res.: through November 14. Dolores Give-Away Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from b. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted To be determined. Call 970-247-0855. September 1 through December 31. from November 15 through December 31. McPhee Reservoir - Montezuma County Williams Fork Reservoir - Grand Lake Nighthorse Give-Away Snagging for kokanee salmon is permitted County November 6, 13, 20 from September 1 through December 31. 1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted 3:00 PM at Lake Nighthorse boat ramp. Monument Reservoir - Las Animas from September 1 through December 31. Call 970-247-0855 for more information. 2. From the buoy line at the Williams Fork County Vallecito Reservoir Give-Away Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from River inlet upstream to the first Grand County No giveaway this year. October 1 through December 31. Road bridge: Morrow Point Reservoir - Gunnison Fishing and snagging are prohibited from Williams Fork Reservoir Give-Away and Montrose Counties September 15 to November 30. No giveaway this year. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted Wolford Mountain Reservoir - Grand Granby at Shadow Mountain Give-Away September 1 through December 31. County To check on fish availability and dates call Ridgway Reservoir - Ouray County Public access, including fishing, is prohibited 970-725-6200. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from within 150 feet of any kokanee spawning trap September 1 through December 31. or wing net from October 1 – December 1. Wolford Mountain Reservoir Give-Away Taylor Park Reservoir - Gunnison To check on fish availability and dates call County 970-725-6200. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31. Uncompahgre River - Ouray County You will need a valid fishing license to From the Ouray CR 23 bridge downstream to receive ‘Give-Away’ kokanee. Donation certificates will be issued at the give- Ridgway Reservoir: aways if the number of fish exceeds 10 per angler Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31.