Headache Creek Fishing Regulations

Archuleta County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Headache Creek is a creek in Archuleta County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Headache Creek

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Cutthroat Trout

Catch & release only

Headache 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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Headache Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Headache Creek?

1 species has rules specific to Headache Creek: Cutthroat Trout.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Headache Creek?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Headache Creek.

Is Headache Creek catch and release?

Some rules on Headache 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 Headache Creek?

Where Headache 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.

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