
Lake Arbor Fishing Regulations
Jefferson County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Lake Arbor is a lake in Jefferson County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 4 species, including Largemouth Bass, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Lake Arbor limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15" min | – | Always open | |
| 15" min | – | Always open | |
| 21" min | 1 | Always open | |
| 15" min | – | Always open | |
| 15" min | – | Always open | |
| 21" min | 1 | Always open |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Lake Arbor fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Lake Arbor?
4 species have rules specific to Lake Arbor: Largemouth Bass, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Lake Arbor?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Lake Arbor.
What is the sauger limit on Lake Arbor?
Sauger must be at least 15" to keep on Lake Arbor. Limits change during the year.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Lake Arbor?
Smallmouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Lake Arbor.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Lake Arbor?
Where Lake Arbor 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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