Cherry Creek Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Cherry Creek Reservoir is a reservoir, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 3 species, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye, set separately for 2 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Cherry Creek Reservoir limits by species (2026)
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Largemouth Bass | 15" min | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth Bass | 15" min | – | Year-round |
 WalleyeOnly 1 walleye longer than 21 inches may be taken per day. | 18" min | 3 | Year-round |
From dam and within 100 ft. of dam or walleye spawning nets
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Mar 1 – Apr 15 · Closed |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Cherry Creek Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Cherry Creek Reservoir?
3 species have rules specific to Cherry Creek Reservoir: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Cherry Creek Reservoir?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Cherry Creek Reservoir (entire reservoir).
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Cherry Creek Reservoir?
Smallmouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Cherry Creek Reservoir (entire reservoir).
What is the walleye limit on Cherry Creek Reservoir?
Walleye must be at least 18" to keep on Cherry Creek Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 3.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Cherry Creek Reservoir?
Where Cherry Creek 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.
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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