Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1 Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1 is a reservoir, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1 limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
 Brook Trout | 16" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 16" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 16" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 16" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 16" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 16" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 16" min | 2 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1 fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1?
7 species have rules specific to Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1?
Brook Trout must be at least 16" to keep on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the brown trout limit on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1?
Brown Trout must be at least 16" to keep on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 16" to keep on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1?
Where Bull Basin Reservoir No. 1 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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