Poudre River, North Fork Fishing Regulations
Larimer County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Poudre River, North Fork is a river in Larimer County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the river. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Poudre River, North Fork limits by species (2026)
Confluence with Divide Creek to Bull Creek
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
 Brook Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Brown Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Golden Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Lake Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Rainbow Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
 Steelhead | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
Milton Seaman Reservoir to confluence with the Poudre River
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
| Brook Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| Brown Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| Golden Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| Lake Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| Rainbow Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
| Steelhead | – | 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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Poudre River, North Fork fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Poudre River, North Fork?
7 species have rules specific to Poudre River, North Fork: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Poudre River, North Fork?
Brook Trout are catch and release only on Poudre River, North Fork (confluence with Divide Creek to Bull Creek). Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the brown trout limit on Poudre River, North Fork?
Brown Trout are catch and release only on Poudre River, North Fork (confluence with Divide Creek to Bull Creek). Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Poudre River, North Fork?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Poudre River, North Fork (confluence with Divide Creek to Bull Creek). Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
Is Poudre River, North Fork catch and release?
Some rules on Poudre River, North Fork are catch and release only, covering Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Lake Trout and others. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Poudre River, North Fork?
Where Poudre River, North Fork 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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