Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks is a river, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
| – | 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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Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks fishing: common questions
Is Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks catch and release?
Some rules on Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks are catch and release only, covering All Fish Species. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks?
Where Purgatoire River, Middle & South Forks 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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