Disappointment Creek, South Fork Fishing Regulations
Dolores County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Disappointment Creek, South Fork is a river in Dolores County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 14 species, including Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Disappointment Creek, South Fork limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black BullheadNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Black CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 BluegillNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Brown BullheadNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Channel CatfishNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
| CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Green SunfishNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Largemouth BassNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Northern PikeNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 WalleyeNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 White CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Yellow BullheadNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Yellow PerchNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Disappointment Creek, South Fork fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Disappointment Creek, South Fork?
14 species have rules specific to Disappointment Creek, South Fork: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Green Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass, and 6 more.
What is the black bullhead limit on Disappointment Creek, South Fork?
No size limit is listed for Black Bullhead on Disappointment Creek, South Fork.
What is the black crappie limit on Disappointment Creek, South Fork?
No size limit is listed for Black Crappie on Disappointment Creek, South Fork.
What is the bluegill limit on Disappointment Creek, South Fork?
No size limit is listed for Bluegill on Disappointment Creek, South Fork.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Disappointment Creek, South Fork?
Where Disappointment Creek, South 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.
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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