French Gulch Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
French Gulch is a gulch, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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French Gulch limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Always open |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Always open |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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French Gulch fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on French Gulch?
1 species has rules specific to French Gulch: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on French Gulch?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on French Gulch.
Is French Gulch catch and release?
Some rules on French 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 French Gulch?
Where French 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.
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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