Barr Lake Fishing Regulations

Adams County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Barr Lake is a lake in Adams County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Sauger and Walleye. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

2 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Barr Lake

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Sauger

15" min

Walleye

15" min

Barr Lake limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
SaugerAggregate with: Walleye	15" min	–	Always open
Aggregate with: Walleye · Daily limit over 21 inches: 1	–	–	Always open
WalleyeAggregate with: Saugeye · Aggregate with: Walleye	15" min	–	Always open
Aggregate with: Saugeye · Daily limit over 21 inches: 1 · Aggregate with: Walleye	–	–	Always open

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

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Barr Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Barr Lake?

2 species have rules specific to Barr Lake: Sauger and Walleye.

What is the sauger limit on Barr Lake?

Sauger must be at least 15" to keep on Barr Lake. Limits change during the year.

What is the walleye limit on Barr Lake?

Walleye must be at least 15" to keep on Barr Lake. Limits change during the year.

Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Barr Lake?

Where Barr 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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