cpw fishing regulations

The following crustaceans may be possessed on either side of the Continental Divide: freshwater shrimp, commercially available brine shrimp and commercially available krill. FROM THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PROPERTY DOWNSTREAM TO THE STANDING WATER LINE OF VALLECITO RESERVOIR: 1. 1. Underwater spearfishing, archery, slingbows and gigs may be used statewide for the taking of carp and northern pike, except as prohibited by these regulations or land management agencies. 31. Baitfish. Wrist-brace attachments are considered normal components of a slingbow. 2. 11. a. access permit, except those who have a valid annual Colorado hunting or fishing license. 3. 5. 3. Artificial flies and lures only. 2. Min. It is not displayed on the license but is provided, if requested, to Child Support Enforcement authorities. Trout 1220 inches long must be returned to the water immediately. Senior lifetime low-income fishing licenses also are available for Colorado residents age 64 or older. 3. Fish released immediately are not part of the limit. Snagging kokanee permitted Sept. 1Dec. Here is a short list of the fish that are most commonly stocked in Colorado: Rainbow Trout - Rainbows can be found in most mountain lakes and streams, as well as many plains reservoirs. Bag and possession limit for crappie is 10. 14. 1. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. sporting goods stores and other retail outlets throughout the state. Some waters have more restrictive limits than what is listed on the chart. Only 10 jugs are allowed for each license holder, each with only one single line and one common hook. Did you apply for a limited license last year? {G} FROM THE U.S. 24 RIVER OVERPASS DOWNSTREAM TO THE LOWER BOUNDARY OF THE HAYDEN RANCH, AS POSTED: 2. For application and annual reporting requirements, visit: cpwshop.com/purchase-special-license.page. DONATING FISH: You can donate edible parts of fish to like-license holders anywhere or to anyone at the recipients home. Min. {G} FROM GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE COLORADO RIVER: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE DENVER WATER BOARD DIVERSION: BOEDECKER RESERVOIR LARIMER 1. Threats to Colorados aquatic ecosystem and fisheries include zebra and quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, whirling disease, viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) and Eurasian watermilfoil. Colorado residents who are totally and permanently disabled can apply for a free lifetime fishing license. 2. SNAGGING is the taking of fish by snatching with hooks, gang hooks, artificial flies or lures, or similar devices where the fish is hooked in a part of the body other than the mouth. There are actions you can take and available resources to consult BEFORE you head out on your next adventure that will help make your fishing experience the best it can be. 3. Proof: Student ID, name of institution, date you became a full-time student, proof of out-of-state tuition payment. 2. Contests are not permitted on streams, rivers, other flowing water or Gold Medal Waters, or commercial or private lakes licensed by CPW. 2. Fish may be taken by these means or others approved by CPW for emergency salvage. 3. DESTROYING productive habitat in our streams, ponds and lakes. All fish must be returned to water immediately. WITHIN WRIGHTS LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR AND CHATFIELD STATE PARK DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON. For waters with no bag and possession limits for certain species, anglers are encouraged to "catch and keep" these fish. COMMON HOOK is any hook or multiple hooks having a common shank. Min. state.co.us/accessibility for more information on each program and how to apply. 1. CO2 guns or cartridge-powered spears are prohibited. 3. No more than 4 anglers per vehicle. Regulations and prici c. Youth under 16 must have and carry with them a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. 1 & 2 MESA. a. The fish in question must be weighed on a statecertified scale (pounds and ounces). Rainbow trout and cutbow must be returned to water immediately. Min. 2. 1. FISHING CONTESTS: Fishing contests cannot be advertised, promoted or conducted without CPW approval if the purpose is to take marked or tagged fish released in waters open to public fishing. water temperature exceeds 71 degrees F. b. 3. 2. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to water immediately. 9. Largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to water immediately. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH HERMOSA CREEK: FROM FREEMAN RESERVOIR UPSTREAM FOR 0.25 OF A MILE: 1. CHILD SUPPORT DELINQUENCY: State and federal law require a Social Security number to buy a license. In addition, collection and use is allowed in any man-made ditches and canals within one-half of a mile of the adjoining lake or reservoir. Colorado 2. Fishing is available at most of Colorados state parks. JERRY CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. 2. All largemouth and smallmouth must be returned to water immediately. Bag, possession and max. Bag and possession limit for channel catfish is 5. 4. Statewide bag limits apply to sunfish, bluegill, hybrid bluegills and yellow perch. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. Disinfect waders or boots between uses. TAYLORRIVER:FromTaylorParkReservoirdamtoAlmont. Fishing Applications and Fees. ICE FISHING: The following rules apply to waters open for ice fishing: a. Ice-fishing holes cannot exceed 10 inches in diameter, or 10 inches on any side. With all these beauties, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (CPW), the state agency mandated to protect the biodiversity, sustainability, and beauty of wildlife -- including fish -- in Colorado, requires anglers to purchase a fishing license first. FROM LAKE GRANBY DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE U.S. 40 BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES WEST OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS: FROM THE U.S. 40 BRIDGE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES WEST OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH TROUBLESOME CREEK (APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES EAST OF KREMMLING): FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE WILLIAMS FORK RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: FROM CONFLUENCE WITH TROUBLESOME CREEK DOWNSTREAM TO I-70 EXIT 90 BRIDGE AT RIFLE (EXCLUDING 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF CONFLUENCES WITH CANYON, ELK, GRIZZLY & NO NAME CREEKS): FROM 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE CONFLUENCES WITH CANYON, ELK, GRIZZLY & NO NAME CREEKS: 2. size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches long. The following definitions apply to all regulations and laws governing fishing in Kansas. 2. FRYINGPAN RIVER: From Ruedi Reservoir dam to the Roaring Fork River. b. size for walleye is 18 inches long. PORTION ON USFS LANDS INCLUDING WEST SAN FRANCISCO LAKE: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 160 AND U.S. 84 DOWNSTREAM THROUGH PAGOSA SPRINGS TO THE INTERSECTION OF APACHE STREET WITH THE RIVER, INCLUDING RIVER CENTER PONDS: FROM U.S. 160 BRIDGE IN PAGOSA SPRINGS DOWNSTREAM TO NAVAJO RESERVOIR: SAN MIGUEL RIVER MONTROSE, SAN MIGUEL. 2. a. Since Jan. 2020, our Records by Length program has been a stand-alone program where specific steps must be followed for record submission and acceptance. 115-17-01 (PDF - 8.83 kB) Commercial Harvest of Fish Bait - Legal Species, Harvest Seasons, Size Restrictions, Daily Limits and Possession Limits. Crayfish can be taken for personal consumption, but care should be taken with their use and disposal. The employee will fill out and return the application form, picture of fish on scale showing weight, weight receipt of fish when possible and picture of fish on a lengthmeasuring device to the Assistant Chief of Hatcheries in Denver. Bag, possession and min. Maximum number of fish you can take in a day, regardless of what you do with them that day Fish caught and placed on a stringer, in a container or live well, or not returned to the same water immediately, count in your daily bag or possession limit. BULL CREEK RESERVOIRS NO. LEARN HOW TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF RUSTY CRAYFISH: cpw.state.co.us/rustycrayfish. #106 Fishing contests and release of tagged fish 7 #107 Statewide daily bag and possession limits and special seasons 9 . Residents The catch must be made in Colorado in compliance with all state fishing rules and regulations. Stamps are valid March 1March 31 (13 months). size for walleye is 3, 15 inches long. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF FISHING WATERS: Emergency closure of waters may be authorized for up to nine months when environmental conditions in these waters warrant and fishing could result in unacceptable levels of fish mortality. 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 areas on the map. Transporting live fish without proper permits is prohibited. size for trout is 2, 12 inches long. Fish taken and later smoked, canned, frozen or preserved for consumption are part of the possession limit until consumed. a. Residents are encouraged to pick up brochures at any CPW office or park location. c. Must be tagged with the users CID number or name when CID is unavailable. Bag, possession and min. Dispose of chemicals properly, away from the water body. Only 1 walleye or saugeye in the aggregate longer than 18 inches may be taken per day. Dip net. b. FROM TRAPPERS LAKE UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH ST. LOUIS CREEK: 2. 2. Activities & Nature Programs Wildlife & Fishing View the Bird Island Cam Vehicle Entrance Fees Rules & Regulations FAQs Summer Hours (May 1 to Sept. 30): Sunrise to sunset for walk-in access or 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for drive-in access. 1. PROPER IDENTIFICATION and PROOF of residency (for CO residents). FROM NORTH SIDE OF I-70 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: 1. c. FISH: Brown, brook, cutthroat, golden, lake and rainbow trout, and their hybrids; arctic char; grayling; kokanee salmon; whitefish; sculpin; smallmouth, largemouth, spotted, striped and white bass; wipers; common carp; triploid grass carp; bullhead, blue, channel and flathead catfish; black and white crappie; drum; northern pike; tiger muskie; Sacramento and yellow perch, and their hybrids; sauger and saugeye; speckled dace; rainbow smelt; tench; walleye; bluegill and bluegill hybrids; green, redear and pumpkin-seed sunfish; gizzard shad, longnose and white suckers; fathead minnow; families of fish classified Cyprinidae except for bighead carp, black carp and silver carp; any fish designated as unregulated wildlife under regulations. No bag or possession limit for any game fish species. {G} FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE LAKE FORK OF THE ARKANSAS DOWNSTREAM TO PARKDALE AT THE U.S. 50 BRIDGE CROSSING ABOVE THE ROYAL GORGE. All fish must be returned to the water immediately. Bag, possession and min. However, some fish meat may contain chemicals that could pose health risks. 3. 5. EMERGENCY PUBLIC SALVAGE: If substantial numbers of fish are in imminent danger of being lost, CPW can allow licensed anglers to take fish during daylight hours. 2. KINGFISHER POND (FORT COLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER) LARIMER, KINNEY CREEK (3 MILES EAST OF HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS) GRAND. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE EAGLE RIVER UPSTREAM FOR 2.5 MILES: IN THE SYLVAN LAKE INLET AND UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: 1. Statewide bag limits apply. Cutthroat over 11 inches long must be returned to water immediately. Fish must be hooked, played and landed on sport tackle by the entrant. size for crappie is 10 inches long. size for cutthroat is 2, 11 inches long. Bag and possession limit for trout is 4. 5. b. No bag or possession limit for lake trout. 3. 1 or 2 is prohibited. Any fishing is subject to State of Colorado regulations. The Master Angler Program was designed to recognize anglers for success in their sport, as well as to promote the conservation of fishery resources and quality fishing by encouraging the careful release of trophy-sized popular sport species. 5. SEINES AND CAST-NET See "Use and Collection of Bait Fish". Only 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. size for trout is 2, 16 inches long. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 4. Applications can be sent to: Record Fish Program, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Attn: Assistant Chief of Hatcheries, 6060 Broadway, Denver CO 80216. CPW issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife . Ice fishing is prohibited. Those under 16 can take a full bag and possession limit without a license. 1. Military veterans who have a service-connected disability (with an overall combined rating of 60% or more by the Dept. All other species are not allowed to be possessed in Colorado. Snagging kokanee permitted Oct. 1Dec. FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO BRIDAL VEIL FALLS: FROM THE OSO DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO THE STATE LINE: NEE SO PAH RESERVOIR (SWEETWATER & JET) KIOWA. Transporting live fish without proper permits is prohibited. {G} GOLD MEDAL WATERS FROM FRYINGPAN RIVER TO COLORADO RIVER FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH MCFARLANE CREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE: FROM UPPER WOODY CREEK BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER (EXCLUDING 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE CONFLUENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK AND THREEMILE CREEK): FROM 50 YARDS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE CONFLUENCES WITH FOURMILE CREEK AND THREEMILE CREEK: 3. Here are a few of the pond locations: Tom Frost Reservoir, located northwest of Midway and Lowell Boulevards 7. Bag, possession and max. size for largemouth bass is 18 inches long. MAP: WIPER/WHITE BASS AND WALLEYE/SAUGEYE BAG LIMITS. 1. 1. size for crappie is 10 inches long. Bag, possession limit for channel catfish is 2. FROM COLO. 159 BRIDGE DOWNSTREAM APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES TO THE JAQUEZ BRIDGE: FROM THE HEADWATERS DOWNSTREAM TO PAONIA RESERVOIR: 2. size for trout is 1, 16 inches long. 4. The boat has been in any water body outside of Colorado. ARTIFICIAL LIGHT may be used as a fishing aid. 1. FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM FOR 0.6 OF A MILE: FROM STAGECOACH DAM DOWNSTREAM TO CATAMOUNT LAKE: 1. ALLOWABLE SPECIES THE FOLLOWING AQUATIC WILDLIFE MAY BE POSSESSED BY ANY PERSON IN THE STATE OF COLORADO: a. AMPHIBIANS: Bullfrogs; aquatic gilled forms of tiger salamanders; any amphibians allowed under Chapter W-10 regulations; any amphibian designated as unregulated wildlife under Chapter W-11 regulations: cpw.state.co.us/regulations. Private Water Fishing Impoundments. FISHING NEWS & EVENTS Check out upcoming fishing tournaments, such as Debunk the Winter Funk at Stagecoach State Park and the Kokanee Giveaway. ANS STAMP: required for motorboats and sailboats. Fish taken and later smoked, canned, frozen or preserved for consumption are part of the possession limit until consumed. 3. New definitions of two types of commercial cold storage facilities. Min. Anyone who is approved in the Columbine, Blue Spruce, Independence and/or Big Game Mobility programs is exempt from the Habitat Stamp requirement. All Scented flies or lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. Bag, possession limit and min. 2 AND NO. Bag, possession and min. Fishing; general provisions. Allow boats, engines, boots and gear to dry completely before moving to other waters. General Provisions Primary Citation: C. R. S. A. Bag, possession limit for crappie and redear sunfish is 10 fish in aggregate, min. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 8. 31. 5. Min. Bag and possession limit for lake trout is 3. From Cheesman Reservoir dam to the south boundary of the Wigwam Club property. 2. AMERICAN LAKES (SNOW & MICHIGAN LAKES) JACKSON. b. WITHIN BROWNLEE II OR VERNER STATE WILDLIFE AREAS: {G} FROM THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE ROUTT NATIONAL FOREST DOWNSTREAM TO WYOMING (NORTHGATE CANYON): NORTH PLATTE RIVER, NORTH FORK JACKSON. CPW encourages you to disinfect your fishing gear (page 4), know the statewide and special regulations for the water you plan to visit (start- ing on page 8), and be aware of the local fishing conditions such as water level/stream flow and water temperature (page 5). IN INLET AND UPSTREAM FOR 0.5 OF A MILE: 1. COLORADO RIVER: From Fraser River to Troublesome Creek, and from Canyon Creek (Grand Co.) to Rock Creek. size for trout is 2, 18 inches long. 1. HERE ARE SOME WATERS WHERE YOU CAN KEEP ALL YOU CATCH OF CERTAIN SPECIES: Elkhead Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass, Green Mountain Reservoir: northern pike, Harvey Gap Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass, Rifle Gap Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass, Stagecoach Reservoir: northern pike; smallmouth bass; walleye, Wolford Mountain Reservoir: northern pike. pick up brochures at any If caught, these species must be returned to the water immediately. Traps must be tagged with the users CID number or name when CID is unavailable. {G} FROM COLO. 149 BRIDGE AT SOUTH FORK DOWNSTREAM TO THE RIO GRANDE CANAL DIVERSION STRUCTURE: RIVERBEND PONDS NO.1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 LARIMER, RIVERS EDGE NATURAL AREA PONDS (BASS, DRAGONFLY & SANDPIPER) LARIMER, ROARING FORK OF THE NORTH PLATTE JACKSON. Only 1 can be longer than 25 inches. Bag, possession and max. UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING, ARCHERY, SLINGBOWS AND GIGS. Rusty crayfish have been discovered at Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area (SWA) in Costilla Co. To prevent their spread within and beyond this area, a CPW order prevents the transport of any live crayfish from Sanchez Reservoir SWA. Min. d. Portable ice-fishing shelters (where permitted) must be removed at the end of the day. a. Learn more at: cpw. Creel limit. From the stockyard bridge (Chaffee CR 102) below Salida downstream 7.5 miles to the confluence with Badger Creek. GOLD MEDAL WATER ADDITIONS: The Taylor River from Taylor Park Res- ervoir to Almont. BAIT means any hand-moldable material designed to attract fish by the sense of taste or smell; those devices to which scents or smell attractants have been added or externally applied (regardless if the scent is added in the manufacturing process or applied afterward); scented manufactured fish eggs and traditional organic baits, including but not limited to worms, grubs, crickets, leeches, dough baits or stink baits, insects, crayfish, human food, fish, fish parts or fish eggs. Daily bag limit for walleye is 3 fish less than 21 inches long. ARKANSAS RIVER CHAFFEE, FREMONT, PUEBLO. FROM THE CONFLUENCE WITH ANTHRACITE CREEK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE GUNNISON RIVER: GYPSUM PONDS STATE WILDLIFE AREA EAGLE, HALLENBECK (PURDY MESA) RESERVOIR MESA. size for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass is 15 inches long. Many other rivers and lakes on the west slope have no bag and possession limits for certain species. All trout must be returned to water immediately. FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST FORK AND THE SOUTH FORK DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: FROM THE I-70 EXIT 147 BRIDGE IN EAGLE DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLORADO RIVER: FROM THE UPSTREAM PROPERTY BOUNDARY AT THE ROARING JUDY FISH HATCHERY DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH THE TAYLOR RIVER: 1. Buy a fishing license today ! RIO GRANDE: From U.S. 149 bridge at South Fork downstream to Rio Grande canal diversion structure. Bag, possession and max. Bag, possession and min. Underwater spearfishing allowed for channel, blue and flathead catfish with an aggregate bag and possession limit of 5 and for wiper with a bag and possession limit of 5. Snagging. State wildlife areas have additional access and land regulations. Use of spearfishing, archery, slingbows and gigs for the take of northern pike is prohibited. FROM MONARCH LAKE DOWNSTREAM TO USFS RD. If so, CPW will mail 1 regulations brochure per household to you this year.

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