Conejos River Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Conejos River is a river, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the river. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Conejos River limits by species (2026)
From Menkhaven Resort downstream to the upper boundary of Aspen Glade Campground
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesFly Fishing 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 |
From the lower bridge at town of Platoro downstream to the confluence with the South Fork of the Conejos River
| 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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Conejos River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Conejos River?
7 species have rules specific to Conejos River: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Conejos River?
Brook Trout must be at least 16" to keep on Conejos River (from Menkhaven Resort downstream to the upper boundary of Aspen Glade Campground), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the brown trout limit on Conejos River?
Brown Trout must be at least 16" to keep on Conejos River (from Menkhaven Resort downstream to the upper boundary of Aspen Glade Campground), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Conejos River?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 16" to keep on Conejos River (from Menkhaven Resort downstream to the upper boundary of Aspen Glade Campground), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Conejos River?
Where Conejos River 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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