Fishing Rod Limits In Colorado: What You Need To Know

In the Centennial State, you can fish year-round. Peak fishing season is usually May to September, and even longer if you live on Colorado's Western Slope. Fishing in this state requires a license and is subject to a few limitations.

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Exactly how many fishing rods is a single person allowed to use at one time in Colorado? Is there a limit?

How Many Rods Can I Fish With At Once In Colorado?

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a fishing license can be purchased for a single day ($16.72) or as a year-long license ($42.91). A Colorado fishing license covers the license holder and one fishing rod. A second rod stamp can be purchased at the time you buy your license for an additional $12.98. Each license-holder is limited to a single second rod. They are not transferable between anglers.

Now I Can Catch Extra Fish, Right?

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A second rod stamp means double the bag limit, right? Wrong. Bag limits remain the same for each fisherman, even if you paid to fish with a second rod.

In Colorado, a Bag Limit is the maximum number of fish you can take in a day, no matter what you do with them. A Possession Limit is the maximum number of fish allowed at any time, while fishing, transporting, or at home. Bag limits are different depending on the type of fish you are catching. Find out more about Colorado bag limits here.

Western Colorado Fishing

In Western Colorado, we get to fish for cold-water fish such as rainbow and brook trout at high elevations like the Grand Mesa. Fish with blood that is a little warmer can be found in our rivers and reservoirs, such as brown trout, smallmouth bass, mountain whitefish, or pike. Just make sure you have a license of course.

Check out some of the largest fish in Colorado, and some of the tastiest in the galleries below.

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LOOK: Colorado's Biggest Fish Lurking Beneath the Water's Surface

Colorado's rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are home to around 50 native species of fish. In total, there are around 101 species of fish found here. Scroll through the photos below to see which fish grow to be the largest ones found in the Rocky Mountains.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

Colorado Fish: Which Ones are Safe to Eat and Which Ones are Not?

While Colorado is loaded with lots of different kinds of fish, there are a couple you want to avoid.

Be sure to check for any fishing advisories from the state of Colorado before you cast a line just in case you should avoid certain locations. Scroll on to see which fish are safe, which ones are not, and how often you can eat them.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

YUM YUM: Grand Junction Colorado's Best Restaurants Serving Fish for Lent

Hungry for a great piece of fish this spring? Maybe you're looking for authentic fish 'n' chips? The season of Lent means lots of Coloradans may be adding more fish to their diet, so we are ready to show off some of our great local restaurants serving up what we crave.

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