
McReynolds Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
McReynolds Reservoir is a reservoir, 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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McReynolds Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
| – | Catch & release only | Year-round | |
| – | Catch & release only | Year-round | |
| – | Catch & release only | Year-round | |
| – | Catch & release only | Year-round | |
| – | Catch & release only | Year-round | |
| – | Catch & release only | Year-round | |
| – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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McReynolds Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on McReynolds Reservoir?
7 species have rules specific to McReynolds Reservoir: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on McReynolds Reservoir?
Brook Trout are catch and release only on McReynolds Reservoir.
What is the brown trout limit on McReynolds Reservoir?
Brown Trout are catch and release only on McReynolds Reservoir.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on McReynolds Reservoir?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on McReynolds Reservoir.
Is McReynolds Reservoir catch and release?
Some rules on McReynolds Reservoir are catch and release only, covering Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Lake Trout and others. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on McReynolds Reservoir?
Where McReynolds 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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