Duke Lake Fishing Regulations
Mesa County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Duke Lake is a lake in Mesa County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Largemouth Bass. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Duke Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Largemouth Bass | 18" 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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Duke Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Duke Lake?
1 species has rules specific to Duke Lake: Largemouth Bass.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Duke Lake?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 18" to keep on Duke Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Duke Lake?
Where Duke Lake 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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