Big Thompson Ponds Fishing Regulations
Larimer County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Big Thompson Ponds is a pond in Larimer County, 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.
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Big Thompson Ponds limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Largemouth Bass | 15" min | 1 | Always open |
 Smallmouth Bass | 15" 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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Big Thompson Ponds fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Big Thompson Ponds?
2 species have rules specific to Big Thompson Ponds: Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Big Thompson Ponds?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Big Thompson Ponds, and the daily bag limit is 1.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Big Thompson Ponds?
Smallmouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Big Thompson Ponds, and the daily bag limit is 1.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Big Thompson Ponds?
Where Big Thompson Ponds 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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