Fishing in Colorado

Big Lake Fishing Regulations

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

Big Lake is a lake in Conejos County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the lake. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits2 sections with their own rules
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Fish with special rules on Big Lake

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Cutthroat Trout illustration

Cutthroat Trout

Catch & release only

Big Lake limits by species (2026)

Entire lake

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Fly Fishing Only––Always open
Cutthroat Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round

Entire lake

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only––Always open
Cutthroat Trout–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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Big Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Big Lake?

1 species has rules specific to Big Lake: Cutthroat Trout.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Big Lake?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Big Lake (entire lake). Rules differ across 2 sections of the lake.

Is Big Lake catch and release?

Some rules on Big Lake 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 Big Lake?

Where Big 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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