La Plata River Fishing Regulations
La Plata County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
La Plata River is a river in La Plata County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 10 species, including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Crappie. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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La Plata River limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black Crappie | – | – | Always open |
 Bluegill | – | – | Always open |
 Channel Catfish | 20" min | 1 | Always open |
| – | – | Always open | |
| Crappie | – | – | Always open |
 Largemouth Bass | – | – | Always open |
| Northern Pikeminnow | – | – | Always open |
 Smallmouth Bass | – | – | Always open |
 Walleye | – | – | Always open |
 White Crappie | – | – | Always open |
 Yellow Perch | – | – | Always open |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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La Plata River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on La Plata River?
10 species have rules specific to La Plata River: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pikeminnow, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye, and 2 more.
What is the black crappie limit on La Plata River?
No size limit is listed for Black Crappie on La Plata River.
What is the bluegill limit on La Plata River?
No size limit is listed for Bluegill on La Plata River.
What is the channel catfish limit on La Plata River?
Channel Catfish must be at least 20" to keep on La Plata River, and the daily bag limit is 1. Limits change during the year.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on La Plata River?
Where La Plata River 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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