Petty Creek Fishing Regulations
San Juan County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Petty Creek is a creek in San Juan County, 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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Petty 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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Petty Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Petty Creek?
1 species has rules specific to Petty Creek: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Petty Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Petty Creek.
Is Petty Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Petty 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 Petty Creek?
Where Petty 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.
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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