Three Lakes Fishing Regulations
Lowest and Middle counties, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Three Lakes is a lake in Lowest and Middle counties, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Three Lakes limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cutthroat TroutArtificial only: Fly/lure only · All cutthroat must be released | – | 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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Three Lakes fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Three Lakes?
1 species has rules specific to Three Lakes: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Three Lakes?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Three Lakes.
Is Three Lakes catch and release?
Some rules on Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes?
Where Three Lakes 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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