Vaughn Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Vaughn Reservoir is a reservoir, 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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Vaughn Reservoir limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cutthroat Trout | – | 2 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Vaughn Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Vaughn Reservoir?
1 species has rules specific to Vaughn Reservoir: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Vaughn Reservoir?
No size limit is listed for Cutthroat Trout on Vaughn Reservoir, and the daily bag limit is 2.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Vaughn Reservoir?
Where Vaughn 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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