Nickelson Creek Fishing Regulations

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

Nickelson Creek is a creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.

1 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Nickelson Creek

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Cutthroat Trout

Catch & release only

Nickelson Creek limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only	–	–	Always open
Cutthroat Trout	–	Catch & release only	Always open

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

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Nickelson Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Nickelson Creek?

1 species has rules specific to Nickelson Creek: Cutthroat Trout.

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Nickelson Creek?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Nickelson Creek.

Is Nickelson Creek catch and release?

Some rules on Nickelson Creek 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 Nickelson Creek?

Where Nickelson Creek 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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