Northwater Creek Fishing Regulations

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

Northwater Creek is a creek in Garfield 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 Northwater Creek

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Cutthroat Trout

Catch & release only

Northwater Creek limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only	–	–	Year-round
Cutthroat Trout	–	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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Northwater Creek fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Northwater Creek?

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

What is the cutthroat trout limit on Northwater Creek?

Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Northwater Creek.

Is Northwater Creek catch and release?

Some rules on Northwater 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 Northwater Creek?

Where Northwater 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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