Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Moffat, Routt counties, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Elkhead Reservoir is a reservoir in Moffat, Routt counties, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 6 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and White Crappie, set separately for 2 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Elkhead Reservoir limits by species (2026)
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black Crappie | – | 10 | Year-round |
| Crappie | – | 10 | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass | 15" min | 2 | Year-round |
 Northern PikeNo bag/possession limit on northern pike | – | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassNo bag/possession limit on smallmouth bass | – | – | Year-round |
 White Crappie | – | 10 | Year-round |
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | – | 10 | Year-round |
| Crappie | – | 10 | Year-round |
| Largemouth Bass | 15" min | 2 | Year-round |
| White Crappie | – | 10 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Elkhead Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Elkhead Reservoir?
6 species have rules specific to Elkhead Reservoir: Black Crappie, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass.
What is the black crappie limit on Elkhead Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Black Crappie on Elkhead Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 10. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
What is the crappie limit on Elkhead Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Crappie on Elkhead Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 10. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Elkhead Reservoir?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Elkhead Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Elkhead Reservoir?
Where Elkhead 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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