Bear Creek Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Jefferson County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Bear Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Walleye. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Bear Creek Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Walleye | 15" min | – | Always open |
| 21" min | 1 | Always open |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Bear Creek Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Bear Creek Reservoir?
1 species has rules specific to Bear Creek Reservoir: Walleye.
What is the walleye limit on Bear Creek Reservoir?
Walleye must be at least 15" to keep on Bear Creek Reservoir. Limits change during the year.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Bear Creek Reservoir?
Where Bear Creek 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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