Juniata Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Mesa County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Juniata Reservoir is a reservoir in Mesa County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, set separately for 2 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Juniata Reservoir limits by species (2026)
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Always open |
 Largemouth Bass | 12–15" slot | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| 15" min | 2 | Always open |
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Smallmouth BassNo bag/possession limit on smallmouth bass | – | – | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Juniata Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Juniata Reservoir?
2 species have rules specific to Juniata Reservoir: Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Juniata Reservoir?
Largemouth Bass are catch and release only on Juniata Reservoir (entire reservoir). Limits change during the year.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Juniata Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Juniata Reservoir (entire reservoir).
Is Juniata Reservoir catch and release?
Some rules on Juniata Reservoir are catch and release only, covering Largemouth Bass. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Juniata Reservoir?
Where Juniata Reservoir 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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