Ridgway Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Ridgway Reservoir is a reservoir, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 2 species, including Smallmouth Bass and Sockeye Salmon. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Ridgway Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Smallmouth BassNo bag/possession limit on smallmouth bass | – | – | Year-round |
 Sockeye Salmon | – | – | Sep 1 – Dec 31 |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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What fish have special regulations on Ridgway Reservoir?
2 species have rules specific to Ridgway Reservoir: Smallmouth Bass and Sockeye Salmon.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Ridgway Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Ridgway Reservoir.
What is the sockeye salmon limit on Ridgway Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Sockeye Salmon on Ridgway Reservoir. Season: Sep 1 – Dec 31.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Ridgway Reservoir?
Where Ridgway Reservoir 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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