Fishing in Colorado

Cerro Summit Reservoir Fishing Regulations

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

Cerro Summit Reservoir is a reservoir in Montrose County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits

Cerro Summit Reservoir limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesNo ice fishing––Dec 1 – Feb 28, Year-round · Closed
Artificial Only––Year-round
–Catch & release onlyYear-round

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.

Cerro Summit Reservoir fishing: common questions

Is Cerro Summit Reservoir catch and release?

Some rules on Cerro Summit Reservoir are catch and release only, covering All Fish Species. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Cerro Summit Reservoir?

Where Cerro Summit 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.

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