Rifle Gap Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Rifle Gap Reservoir is a reservoir, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 4 species, including Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Rifle Gap Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Northern PikeNo bag/possession limit on northern pike | – | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassNo bag/possession limit on smallmouth bass | – | – | Year-round |
 Walleye | 15" min | 3 | Year-round |
| 18" min | 1 | Year-round | |
 Yellow Perch | – | 20 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Rifle Gap Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Rifle Gap Reservoir?
4 species have rules specific to Rifle Gap Reservoir: Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.
What is the northern pike limit on Rifle Gap Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Northern Pike on Rifle Gap Reservoir.
What is the smallmouth bass limit on Rifle Gap Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Smallmouth Bass on Rifle Gap Reservoir.
What is the walleye limit on Rifle Gap Reservoir?
Walleye must be at least 15" to keep on Rifle Gap Reservoir, and the daily bag limit is 3. Limits change during the year.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Rifle Gap Reservoir?
Where Rifle Gap 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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