Jackson Lake Fishing Regulations
Morgan County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Jackson Lake is a lake in Morgan County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 6 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Sauger, set separately for 2 sections of the lake. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Jackson Lake limits by species (2026)
Entire lake
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black Crappie | 10" min | – | Always open |
| Crappie | 10" min | – | Always open |
 Hybrid Striped Bass | 15" min | – | Always open |
 Sauger | 21" min | 1 | Always open |
| 15" min | – | Always open | |
 Walleye | 21" min | 1 | Always open |
| 15" min | – | Always open | |
 White Crappie | 10" min | – | Always open |
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| 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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Jackson Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Jackson Lake?
6 species have rules specific to Jackson Lake: Black Crappie, Crappie, Hybrid Striped Bass, Sauger, Walleye, and White Crappie.
What is the black crappie limit on Jackson Lake?
Black Crappie must be at least 10" to keep on Jackson Lake (entire lake).
What is the crappie limit on Jackson Lake?
Crappie must be at least 10" to keep on Jackson Lake (entire lake).
What is the hybrid striped bass limit on Jackson Lake?
Hybrid Striped Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Jackson Lake (entire lake).
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Jackson Lake?
Where Jackson Lake 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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