Red Lion State Wildlife Area Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Red Lion State Wildlife Area is a water, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 5 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Red Lion State Wildlife Area limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black Crappie | 10" min | – | Year-round |
| Crappie | 10" min | – | Year-round |
 Largemouth Bass | 15" min | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth Bass | 15" min | – | Year-round |
 White Crappie | 10" min | – | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Red Lion State Wildlife Area fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Red Lion State Wildlife Area?
5 species have rules specific to Red Lion State Wildlife Area: Black Crappie, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and White Crappie.
What is the black crappie limit on Red Lion State Wildlife Area?
Black Crappie must be at least 10" to keep on Red Lion State Wildlife Area.
What is the crappie limit on Red Lion State Wildlife Area?
Crappie must be at least 10" to keep on Red Lion State Wildlife Area.
What is the largemouth bass limit on Red Lion State Wildlife Area?
Largemouth Bass must be at least 15" to keep on Red Lion State Wildlife Area.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Red Lion State Wildlife Area?
Where Red Lion State Wildlife Area 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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