Barker Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Boulder County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Barker Reservoir is a reservoir in Boulder County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Kokanee Salmon. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Barker Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesIce fishing prohibited | – | – | Always open |
 Kokanee SalmonSnagging permitted | – | – | Oct 1 – Dec 1 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Barker Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Barker Reservoir?
1 species has rules specific to Barker Reservoir: Kokanee Salmon.
What is the kokanee salmon limit on Barker Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Kokanee Salmon on Barker Reservoir. Season: Oct 1 – Dec 1.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Barker Reservoir?
Where Barker Reservoir 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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