Poudre River, South Fork Fishing Regulations
Larimer County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Poudre River, South 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. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Poudre River, South Fork limits by species (2026)
| 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, South Fork fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Poudre River, South Fork?
7 species have rules specific to Poudre River, South Fork: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Poudre River, South Fork?
Brook Trout are catch and release only on Poudre River, South Fork.
What is the brown trout limit on Poudre River, South Fork?
Brown Trout are catch and release only on Poudre River, South Fork.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Poudre River, South Fork?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Poudre River, South Fork.
Is Poudre River, South Fork catch and release?
Some rules on Poudre River, South 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, South Fork?
Where Poudre River, South 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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