Taylor River Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Taylor River is a river, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 8 species, including Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Golden Trout, set separately for 3 sections of the river. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Taylor River limits by species (2026)
From 325 yards downstream of Taylor dam to the upper boundary of the Taylor SWA
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Fly Fishing Only | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
 Brown Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
 Cutthroat Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
 Golden Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
 Kokanee Salmon | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
 Lake Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
 Rainbow Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
 Steelhead | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
From the lower boundary of the Taylor SWA to the US50 bridge
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Fly Fishing Only | – | – | Always open |
| – | – | Aug 15 – Oct 31 · Closed | |
| Brook Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
| Brown Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
| Cutthroat Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
| Golden Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
| Kokanee Salmon | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
| Lake Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
| Rainbow Trout | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
| Steelhead | 12" max | 2 | Always open |
From the top of Taylor dam to 325 yards downstream
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Fly Fishing Only | – | – | Always open |
| Cutthroat Trout | – | 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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Taylor River fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Taylor River?
8 species have rules specific to Taylor River: Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Taylor River?
Cutthroat Trout have a maximum size of 12" on Taylor River (from 325 yards downstream of Taylor dam to the upper boundary of the Taylor SWA), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 3 sections of the river.
What is the brook trout limit on Taylor River?
Brook Trout have a maximum size of 12" on Taylor River (from 325 yards downstream of Taylor dam to the upper boundary of the Taylor SWA), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
What is the brown trout limit on Taylor River?
Brown Trout have a maximum size of 12" on Taylor River (from 325 yards downstream of Taylor dam to the upper boundary of the Taylor SWA), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the river.
Is Taylor River catch and release?
Some rules on Taylor River are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Taylor River?
Where Taylor 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
- East River · Gunnison
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