Fishing in Colorado

Deadman Gulch Fishing Regulations

Routt County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Deadman Gulch is a gulch in Routt County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits

Fish with special rules on Deadman Gulch

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Deadman Gulch limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only––Always open
Cutthroat Trout–Catch & release onlyYear-round

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

Deadman Gulch fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Deadman Gulch?

1 species has rules specific to Deadman Gulch: Cutthroat Trout.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Deadman Gulch?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Deadman Gulch.

Is Deadman Gulch catch and release?

Some rules on Deadman Gulch are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.

Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Deadman Gulch?

Where Deadman Gulch 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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