Blue Heron Lake Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Blue Heron Lake is a lake, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 3 species, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Blue Heron Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Channel CatfishOnly 1 may exceed 20 inches long | – | – | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Smallmouth Bass | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Blue Heron Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Blue Heron Lake?
3 species have rules specific to Blue Heron Lake: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.
What is the channel catfish limit on Blue Heron Lake?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Blue Heron Lake.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Blue Heron Lake?
Largemouth Bass are catch and release only on Blue Heron Lake.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Blue Heron Lake?
Smallmouth Bass are catch and release only on Blue Heron Lake.
Is Blue Heron Lake catch and release?
Some rules on Blue Heron Lake are catch and release only, covering Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Blue Heron Lake?
Where Blue Heron 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.
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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