Fishing in Colorado

Bald Eagle Lake Fishing Regulations

Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Bald Eagle Lake is a lake, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

2 species with limits
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Fish with special rules on Bald Eagle Lake

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Largemouth Bass illustration

Largemouth Bass

Catch & release only

Smallmouth Bass illustration

Smallmouth Bass

Catch & release only

Bald Eagle Lake limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesScented lure min size: 1.5″ · Artificial Only––Year-round
Largemouth Bass–Catch & release onlyYear-round
Smallmouth Bass–Catch & release onlyYear-round

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.

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Bald Eagle Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Bald Eagle Lake?

2 species have rules specific to Bald Eagle Lake: Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

What is the largemouth bass limit on Bald Eagle Lake?

Largemouth Bass are catch and release only on Bald Eagle Lake.

What is the smallmouth bass limit on Bald Eagle Lake?

Smallmouth Bass are catch and release only on Bald Eagle Lake.

Is Bald Eagle Lake catch and release?

Some rules on Bald Eagle Lake are catch and release only, covering Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Bald Eagle Lake?

Where Bald Eagle Lake 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.

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