Native Lake Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Native Lake is a lake, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Native Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cutthroat TroutArtificial only: Fly/lure only · All cutthroat must be released | – | 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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Native Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Native Lake?
1 species has rules specific to Native Lake: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Native Lake?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Native Lake.
Is Native Lake catch and release?
Some rules on Native Lake are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Native Lake?
Where Native Lake 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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