North Sterling Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Logan County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
North Sterling Reservoir is a reservoir in Logan County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Largemouth Bass. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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North Sterling Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black Crappie | 10" min | – | Always open |
| Crappie | 10" min | – | Always open |
 Hybrid Striped BassOnly 1 can be longer than 25 inches | 15" min | – | Always open |
 Largemouth Bass | 15" min | – | Always open |
 Smallmouth Bass | 12" min | – | Always open |
 WalleyeOnly 1 in the aggregate longer than 21 inches may be taken per day | – | – | Always open |
| 15" min | – | Always open | |
 White Crappie | 10" min | – | Always open |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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North Sterling Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on North Sterling Reservoir?
7 species have rules specific to North Sterling Reservoir: Black Crappie, Crappie, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie.
What is the black crappie limit on North Sterling Reservoir?
Black Crappie must be at least 10" to keep on North Sterling Reservoir.
What is the crappie limit on North Sterling Reservoir?
Crappie must be at least 10" to keep on North Sterling Reservoir.
What is the hybrid striped bass limit on North Sterling Reservoir?
Hybrid Striped Bass must be at least 15" to keep on North Sterling Reservoir.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on North Sterling Reservoir?
Where North Sterling 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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