San Miguel River Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
San Miguel River is a river, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 10 species, including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Crappie. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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San Miguel River limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Black CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 BluegillNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Channel CatfishNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
| CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Largemouth BassNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Northern PikeNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Smallmouth BassNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 WalleyeNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 White CrappieNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
 Yellow PerchNo bag limit | – | – | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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San Miguel River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on San Miguel River?
10 species have rules specific to San Miguel River: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye, and 2 more.
What is the black crappie limit on San Miguel River?
No size limit is listed for Black Crappie on San Miguel River.
What is the bluegill limit on San Miguel River?
No size limit is listed for Bluegill on San Miguel River.
What is the channel catfish limit on San Miguel River?
No size limit is listed for Channel Catfish on San Miguel River.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on San Miguel River?
Where San Miguel River 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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