Fishing in Colorado

Clear Creek, West Fork Fishing Regulations

Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Clear Creek, West Fork is a river, 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.

7 species with limits

Map of Clear Creek, West Fork

Aerial map of Clear Creek, West Fork, Colorado
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Clear Creek, West Fork limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only––Year-round
Brook Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round
Brown Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round
Cutthroat Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round
Golden Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round
Lake Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round
Rainbow Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round
Steelhead–Catch & release onlyYear-round

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

Clear Creek, West Fork fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Clear Creek, West Fork?

7 species have rules specific to Clear Creek, West Fork: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.

What is the brook trout limit on Clear Creek, West Fork?

Brook Trout are catch and release only on Clear Creek, West Fork.

What is the brown trout limit on Clear Creek, West Fork?

Brown Trout are catch and release only on Clear Creek, West Fork.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Clear Creek, West Fork?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Clear Creek, West Fork.

Is Clear Creek, West Fork catch and release?

Some rules on Clear Creek, West Fork are catch and release only, covering Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Lake Trout and others. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Clear Creek, West Fork?

Where Clear Creek, West Fork 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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