Crawford Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Delta County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Crawford Reservoir is a reservoir in Delta County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 3 species, including Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, set separately for 3 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Crawford Reservoir limits by species (2026)
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Largemouth Bass | 18" min | 1 | Always open |
 Yellow Perch | – | – | Always open |
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Northern PikeNo bag/possession limit — anglers encouraged to keep all northern pike | – | – | Year-round |
From the fence on top of Crawford Dam downstream to the north boundary fence
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Crawford Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Crawford Reservoir?
3 species have rules specific to Crawford Reservoir: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Crawford Reservoir?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 18" to keep on Crawford Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 1.
What is the northern pike limit on Crawford Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Northern Pike on Crawford Reservoir (entire reservoir).
What is the yellow perch limit on Crawford Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Yellow Perch on Crawford Reservoir (entire reservoir).
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Crawford Reservoir?
Where Crawford 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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