Hermosa Creek Fishing Regulations

La Plata, San Juan counties, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Hermosa Creek is a creek in La Plata, San Juan counties, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the creek. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits2 sections with their own rules

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Fish with special rules on Hermosa Creek

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Cutthroat Trout

Catch & release only

Hermosa Creek limits by species (2026)

Headwaters to confluence with East Cross Creek

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only	–	–	Year-round
Cutthroat Trout	–	Catch & release only	Year-round

100 feet upstream and downstream of artificial waterfall

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish Species	–	–	Year-round · Closed

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.

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Hermosa Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Hermosa Creek?

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

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Hermosa Creek?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Hermosa Creek (headwaters to confluence with East Cross Creek).

Is Hermosa Creek catch and release?

Some rules on Hermosa 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 Hermosa Creek?

Where Hermosa 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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