Hidden Lakes Fishing Regulations

Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Hidden Lakes is a lake, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the lake. 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 Hidden Lakes

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Cutthroat Trout

Catch & release only

Hidden Lakes limits by species (2026)

Entire lake

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

Entire lake

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
Cutthroat TroutArtificial only: Fly/lure only · All cutthroat trout must be released	–	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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Hidden Lakes fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Hidden Lakes?

1 species has rules specific to Hidden Lakes: Cutthroat Trout.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Hidden Lakes?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Hidden Lakes (entire lake). Rules differ across 2 sections of the lake.

Is Hidden Lakes catch and release?

Some rules on Hidden Lakes 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 Hidden Lakes?

Where Hidden Lakes 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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