The lower section of the Colorado River provides fishing opportunities year round, with Spring through Fall being the most productive. It is important to note, as the River flows west, the water temperatures increase, and one can find warm water fish, including Smallmouth Bass, Catfish and the common Carp. Float fishing becomes the key to this section of the River.
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\nColorado River from the I-70 Bridge at Rifle downstream to the Utah state line:<\/strong>
\nFish: Channel Catfish, Common Carp Access: Easy Boating: Motor Boats
\nAdditional Info: Fishing the Colorado River from I-70 Exit Bridge at Rifle downstream to the Utah State Line.
\nFishing Regulations: -There is no bag limit for Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Bullhead, Yellow Perch or Crappie.
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\nRifle Lions Club Pond- elevation 5,305 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nColorado River from I-70 Exit Bridge at Rifle downstream to the Utah State Line:<\/strong>
\nFishing Regulations: -There is no bag limit for Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Bullhead, Yellow Perch or Crappie.
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\nParachute Ponds State Wildlife Area- elevation 5,063 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Common Carp, Channel Catfish
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nParachute Ponds SWA Map<\/a>
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\nBattlement Mesa Reservoir 7- elevation 10,230 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Diffiuclt
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nW & G Reservoir- elevation 10,194 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nBattlement Mesa Reservoir 3- elevation 10,168 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nBattlement Mesa Reservoir 1- elevation 10,171 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nBuzzard Creek- elevation 7,890 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na
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\nVega State Park- elevation 7,968 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Snake River Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Motor Boats
\nFishing Regulations:
\n-Underwater spearfishing can be used for Northern Pike or Carp (when present), regulations are issued by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
\n-Underwater spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach, or dam infrastructure. Vega State Park Guide<\/a>
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\nPark Creek- elevation 8,847 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na
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\nLeon Creek- elevation 8,524 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na
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\nJerry Creek Reservoir 2- elevation 5,387 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Green Sunfish
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: na
\nAdditional Info:
\n-Fishing is with flies and lures only. Scented flies or lures may be used on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer.
\n-The use of float tubes with chest high waders is allowed. -All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catching.
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\nJerry Creek and Morgensen Ponds SWA<\/a>
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\nJerry Creek Reservoir 1- elevation 5,387 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill
\nAccess: Difficult
\nBoating: na
\nAdditional Info:
\n-Fishing is with flies and lures only. Scented flies or lures may be used on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer.
\n-The use of float tubes with chest high waders is allowed. -All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catching.
\nJerry Creek and Morgensen Ponds SWA<\/a>
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\nMorgensen Ponds 1, 2 & 3- elevation 5,196 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
\nJerry Creek and Morgensen Ponds SWA<\/a>
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\nOld Orchard-James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park (Island Acres)- elevation 4,757 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Rainbow Trout, Green Sunfish
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
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\nRoans Pothole- elevation 4,757 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout, Black Bullhead, Bluegill, Green Sunfish
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
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\nJames M. Robb-Colorado River State Park, Island Acres Section<\/strong>
\nAdditional Info: – Underwater spearfishing may be used for fishing Northern Pike or Carp, when present, in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
\n-Underwater Spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.
\n-Fishing the Colorado River from I-70 Exit Bridge at Rifle downstream to the Utah State Line:
\nFishing Regulations -There is no bag limit for Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Bullhead, Yellow Perch or Crappie.
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\nJames M. Robb-Colorado River State Park, Island Acres Section<\/a>
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\nRiverbend Park Pond- elevation 4,688 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: na
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\nColorado River(Palisade)- elevation 4,682 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Channel Catfish, Common Carp
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Motor Boats
\nAdditional Info: Fishing the Colorado River from I-70 Exit Bridge at Rifle downstream to the Utah State Line:
\nFishing Regulations -There is no bag limit for Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Bullhead, Yellow Perch or Crappie.
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\nClifton Nature Park Pond- elevation 4,623 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Common Carp, Black Crappie, Green Sunfish
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: na
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\nCorn Lake, James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park- elevation 4,616 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Bulegill, Green Sunfish, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
\nCorn Lake, James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park<\/a>
\nAdditional Info: -Underwater spearfishing may be used for fishing Northern Pike or Carp, when present, in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
\n-Underwater Spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.
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\nDuke Lake-James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park- elevation 4,537 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
\nAdditional Info: -The bag and possession limit for Largemouth Bass is two fish with a minimum size of 18 inches.
\n-Underwater spearfishing may be used for fishing Northern Pike or Carp, when present, in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
\n-Underwater Spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.
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\nJames M. Robb- Colorado River State Park, Connected Lakes<\/a>
\nConnected Lakes-James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park- elevation 4,533 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Bluegill, Green Sunfish
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
\nAdditional Info: -Smallmouth Bass and Walleye can negatively impact the recovery of native fishes. Anglers can help Colorado Parks and Wildlife by keeping their legal bag limit.
\n-The bag and possession limit for Largemouth Bass is two fish with a minimum size of 18 inches.
\n-Underwater spearfishing may be used for fishing Northern Pike or Carp, when present, in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
\n-Underwater Spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.
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\nJames M. Robb- Colorado River State Park, Connected Lakes<\/a>
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\nFruita Red Rocks Lake-James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park- elevation 4,473 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Green Sunfish
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
\nAdditional Info: -Underwater spearfishing may be used for fishing Northern Pike or Carp, when present, in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
\n-Underwater Spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.
\nJames M. Robb-Colorado River State Park- Fruita Section<\/a>
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\nSnooks Bottom Lake- elevation 4,473 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
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\nHighline Lake State Park- elevation 4,693 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Motor Boats
\nAdditional Info: -Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike can negatively impact the recovery of native fishes. Anglers can help Colorado Parks and Wildlife by keeping their legal bag limit.
\nHighline Lake State Park Brochure<\/a>
\nHighline Lake Bookcliff Campground Map\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/a>
\nHighline Lake Small Game Hunting Area Map<\/a>
\nAdditional Info: The bag and possession limit for Largemouth Bass is two fish with a minimum size of 15 inches.
\n-Underwater spearfishing may be used for fishing Northern Pike or Carp, when present, in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
\n-Underwater Spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.
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\nMac Mesa Lake-Highline Lake State Park- elevation 4,733 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
\nAdditional Info: -Smallmouth Bass and Walleye can negatively impact the recovery of native fishes. Anglers can help Colorado Parks and Wildlife by keeping their legal bag limit.
\n-The bag and possession limit for Largemouth Bass is two fish with a minimum size of 15 inches.
\n-Underwater spearfishing may be used for fishing Northern Pike or Carp, when present, in accordance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations.
\n-Underwater Spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.
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\nFruita Reservoir 3- elevation 8,980 feet<\/strong>
\nFish:Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nFruita Reservoir 2- elevation 8,835 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nFruita Reservoir 1- elevation 9,146 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Non-motorized
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\nEnochs Lake- elevation 8,905 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Electric
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\nWest Creek- elevation 5,507 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: na
\nAdditional Info: -From the Colorado Hwy 141 Bridge downstream for 5 miles to the confluence of Ute Creek; the bag and possession limit for trout is 2 fish.
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\nNorth Fork West Creek- elevation 6,173 feet<\/strong>
\nFish: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
\nAccess: Medium
\nBoating: na<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The lower section of the Colorado River provides fishing opportunities year round, with Spring through Fall being the most productive. It is important to note, as the River flows west, the water temperatures increase, and one can find warm water … <\/p>\n