Tomichi Creek Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Tomichi Creek is a creek, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the creek. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Tomichi Creek limits by species (2026)
From the confluence with Cherry Creek to the Dome Lakes SWA/Cochetopa SWA boundary
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brook Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Brown Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Golden Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Lake Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Rainbow Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Steelhead | – | 2 | Always open |
From the Cochetopa SWA boundary to the confluence of Archuleta and Cochetopa Creeks
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only; Fly Fishing Only | – | – | Always open |
| Brown Trout | 16" min | 2 | Always open |
| Rainbow 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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Tomichi Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Tomichi Creek?
7 species have rules specific to Tomichi Creek: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brown trout limit on Tomichi Creek?
No size limit is listed for Brown Trout on Tomichi Creek (from the confluence with Cherry Creek to the Dome Lakes SWA/Cochetopa SWA boundary), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
What is the rainbow trout limit on Tomichi Creek?
No size limit is listed for Rainbow Trout on Tomichi Creek (from the confluence with Cherry Creek to the Dome Lakes SWA/Cochetopa SWA boundary), and the daily bag limit is 2. Rules differ across 2 sections of the creek.
What is the brook trout limit on Tomichi Creek?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Tomichi Creek (from the confluence with Cherry Creek to the Dome Lakes SWA/Cochetopa SWA boundary), and the daily bag limit is 2.
Is Tomichi Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Tomichi Creek are catch and release only, covering Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Tomichi Creek?
Where Tomichi Creek 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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