Hat Creek Fishing Regulations
Eagle County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Hat Creek is a creek in Eagle County, 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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Hat Creek limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Hat Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Hat Creek?
1 species has rules specific to Hat Creek: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Hat Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Hat Creek.
Is Hat Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Hat Creek 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 Hat Creek?
Where Hat Creek 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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