Cold Creek Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Cold Creek is a creek, 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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Cold Creek limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
 Brook Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Steelhead | – | 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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Cold Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Cold Creek?
7 species have rules specific to Cold Creek: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Cold Creek?
Brook Trout are catch and release only on Cold Creek.
What is the brown trout limit on Cold Creek?
Brown Trout are catch and release only on Cold Creek.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Cold Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Cold Creek.
Is Cold Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Cold Creek 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 Cold Creek?
Where Cold Creek 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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