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The list below identifies where catchable trout (approximately 10") were recently stocked. Note: The stocking report is updated every Friday during the fishing season and lists waters that were scheduled to be stocked throughout the previous week. The date listed next to the waters is representative of when the water was added to the report.
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CPW hatcheries stock over 2.5 million 10" rainbows (called "Catchables") into public lakes and rivers each year. Kokanee salmon- Kokanee are the land-locked form of sockeye salmon that live in reservoirs throughout the higher elevations.
years, likely up to eight pounds. Rainbow trout stock-ing will be evaluated each year to determine the ap-propriate number of trout to be stocked and their im-pact on the smelt population and fishery in general. Horsetooth Reservoir FISH SURVEY AND MANAGEMENT DATA Kyle Battige -Aquatic Biologist (Fort Collins) kyle.battige@state.co.us / 970-472 ...
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▶ BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT MODIFIED AT RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR: Bag, possession and minimum size for walleye is 3, 15 inches long and only 1 walleye longer than 18 inches may be taken per day. ▶ VALLECITO CREEK REGULATIONS UPDATED: Fishing is allowed on Vallecito Creek from the southern boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness down- stream to the standing ...
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1. PROPER IDENTIFICATION and PROOFof residency (for CO residents). 2. HABITAT STAMP: A 2023 or lifetime Habitat Stamp is required prior to buying a license for anyone ages 18–64. One will be automatically added to your purchase, if applicable. NOTE: A Social Security number is required for new customers age 16 and older (age 12 for a second-rod stamp), per federal law.
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▶ ADULTS:People 16 and older are required to buy and carry with them a fishing license to fish or take fish, amphibians and crustaceans, except as prohibited. ▶ YOUTH:Residents ages 16–17 can purchase a fishing license for $10.23. Those under 16 can take a full bag and possession limit without a license. However, they must have a second-rod stamp if fishing with a second line. ▶ SENIORS:Colorado residents age 65 and older can obtain an annual senior fishing license for $10.23 or an annual sen...
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EATING YOUR CATCH? Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages Colorado residents to go fishing and enjoy eating the fish they catch. Keep in mind that not all fish should be eaten in unlimited amounts. Fish are an important part of a healthy diet: They are a lean, low-calorie source of protein and nutrients. However, some fish meat may contain chemicals that could pose health risks. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in cooperation with CPW, tests fish throughout the state...
GOLD MEDAL WATERS
Gold Medal Waters are the highest quality cold-water habitats and have the capability to produce many quality-sized (14 inches or longer) trout. CPW has established criteria and management guidelines to support the public interest in angling, observing and protecting these significant cold-water fishery resources. Gold Medal Waters are defined as any river or lake which is producing a standing stock of at least 60 pounds per acre, and at least 12 trout that are 14 inches or longer per acre on...
WILD TROUT PROGRAM
CPW is responsible for the preservation and protection of native and nonnative wild trout populations. Most mountain streams and some high lakes in Colorado support populations of wild trout. These resources are important to the integrity of Colorado’s trout fisheries; as an indicator of properly functioning aquatic ecosystems; and for their intrinsic value to those seeking a unique, aesthetic and significant fishery resource. To assure the continuation and availability of wild self-sustainin...
STREAM SURVEYS
STREAM SURVEYS HELP BIOLOGISTS MANAGE FISHING Colorado Parks and Wildlife is the state agency responsible for fisheries management of public waters in Colorado. The primary tool that guides fish management is the lake and stream survey. These surveys periodically monitor fish 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 than a single species. The collected data is used to...
NOTE: It is illegal to go onto private land to fish without permission, including touching any part of private land by person or watercraft. Private land is not required to be posted or fenced. Trespassers may be suspended for up to 5 years.
The type of fish that are stocked will also vary depending on the location and the temperature of the water. 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. Saugeye – This hybrid of walleye and sauger has ...
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CPW’s decades-long effort to restore rainbow trout across the state. CPW’s endeavor to build back rainbow trout populations has been time consuming and costly. In 2018, CPW was spending $3.8 million every year to stock rainbow trout across the state. For decades, CPW researchers have
