Poague Lake Fishing Regulations
Rio Grande County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Poague Lake is a lake in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Poague Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
 Brook Trout | 12" max | 2 | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | 12" max | 2 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | 12" max | 2 | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | 12" max | 2 | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | 12" max | 2 | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | 12" max | 2 | Year-round |
 Steelhead | 12" max | 2 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Poague Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Poague Lake?
7 species have rules specific to Poague Lake: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Poague Lake?
Brook Trout have a maximum size of 12" on Poague Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the brown trout limit on Poague Lake?
Brown Trout have a maximum size of 12" on Poague Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Poague Lake?
Cutthroat Trout have a maximum size of 12" on Poague Lake, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Poague Lake?
Where Poague 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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