Harvey Gap Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Garfield County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Harvey Gap Reservoir is a reservoir in Garfield County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 5 species, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Northern Pikeminnow, set separately for 2 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Harvey Gap Reservoir limits by species (2026)
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Channel Catfish | – | 2 | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass | 15" min | – | Year-round |
| Northern PikeminnowProhibited methods: spearfishing, slingbows, archery, gigs | – | – | Year-round |
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Northern PikeNo bag/possession limit on northern pike | – | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassNo bag/possession limit on smallmouth bass | – | – | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Harvey Gap Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Harvey Gap Reservoir?
5 species have rules specific to Harvey Gap Reservoir: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Northern Pikeminnow, and Smallmouth Bass.
What is the channel catfish limit on Harvey Gap Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on Harvey Gap Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Harvey Gap Reservoir?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Harvey Gap Reservoir (entire reservoir).
What is the northern pike limit on Harvey Gap Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Northern Pike on Harvey Gap Reservoir (entire reservoir).
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Harvey Gap Reservoir?
Where Harvey Gap 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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