Fishing in Colorado

Lake Loveland Fishing Regulations

Larimer County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Lake Loveland is a lake in Larimer County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Sauger and Walleye. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

2 species with limits

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Lake Loveland limits by species (2026)

SpeciesSize limitDaily bagSeason
Sauger15" min–Always open
21" min1Always open
Walleye15" min–Always open
21" min1Always open

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.

Lake Loveland fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Lake Loveland?

2 species have rules specific to Lake Loveland: Sauger and Walleye.

What is the sauger limit on Lake Loveland?

Sauger must be at least 15" to keep on Lake Loveland. Limits change during the year.

What is the walleye limit on Lake Loveland?

Walleye must be at least 15" to keep on Lake Loveland. Limits change during the year.

Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Lake Loveland?

Where Lake Loveland 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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