Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas Fishing Regulations
Chaffee County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas is a river in Chaffee County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Always open |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas?
1 species has rules specific to Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas.
Is Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas catch and release?
Some rules on Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas?
Where Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Colorado's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.
Other Colorado waters with special regulations
- South Platte River
- Yampa River
- Colorado River
- White River
- Poudre River · Larimer
- Gunnison River
- Blue River · Grand, Summit
- Roaring Fork River
- Arkansas River · Chaffee , Lake , Fremont , Pueblo
- Animas River · La Plata
- Eagle River · Eagle
- Taylor River
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