
Long Draw Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Larimer County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Long Draw Reservoir is a reservoir in Larimer County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Long Draw Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Always open |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
| – | 2 | Always open |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Long Draw Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Long Draw Reservoir?
7 species have rules specific to Long Draw Reservoir: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Long Draw Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Long Draw Reservoir, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the brown trout limit on Long Draw Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Long Draw Reservoir, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Long Draw Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Long Draw Reservoir, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Long Draw Reservoir?
Where Long Draw 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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