Florida River Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Florida River is a river, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 11 species, including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Crappie, set separately for 2 sections of the river. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Florida River limits by species (2026)
La Plata — U.S. 160 bridge to confluence with Animas River
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
 BluegillNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
 Channel CatfishNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
| CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
 Largemouth BassNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
| Northern PikeminnowSource text mentions 'northern pike'. · No bag limit | – | – | Always open |
 Smallmouth BassNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
 WalleyeNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
 White CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
 Yellow PerchNo bag limit | – | – | Always open |
La Plata — headwaters to Lemon Reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sockeye SalmonCommon name: kokanee · Snagging allowed | – | – | Sep 1 – Dec 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Florida River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Florida River?
11 species have rules specific to Florida River: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pikeminnow, Smallmouth Bass, and Sockeye Salmon, and 3 more.
What is the black crappie limit on Florida River?
No size limit is listed for Black Crappie on Florida River (la Plata — U.S. 160 bridge to confluence with Animas River).
What is the bluegill limit on Florida River?
No size limit is listed for Bluegill on Florida River (la Plata — U.S. 160 bridge to confluence with Animas River).
What is the channel catfish limit on Florida River?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Florida River (la Plata — U.S. 160 bridge to confluence with Animas River).
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Florida River?
Where Florida River 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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