Colorado · USA
Horsetooth Reservoir
- Region
- Colorado, USA
- Regulation zone
- Colorado statewide regulations
Species in Horsetooth Reservoir
Bluegill
Emerald Shiner
Gizzard Shad
Rainbow Smelt
Smallmouth Bass
Splake
Spottail Shiner
Walleye
White Bass
Yellow Perch
Black Crappie
Brown Trout
Common Carp- Cutbow
Cutthroat Trout
Largemouth Bass
Rainbow Trout
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Seasons & limits — Colorado statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye, Saugeye and Sauger, in aggregate | Open all year unless otherwise provided for specific waters | Daily bag 5; possession 5 (Arkansas and South Fork of the Republican River drainages: 10 and 10) | — |
| White Bass, Striped Bass and Wiper, in aggregate | Open all year unless otherwise provided for specific waters | Daily bag 10; possession 10 (Arkansas and South Fork of the Republican River drainages: 20 and 20) | — |
| White and Black Crappie, in aggregate | Open all year unless otherwise provided for specific waters | Daily bag 20; possession 20 | — |
| Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish and Pumpkinseed Sunfish, in aggregate | Open all year unless otherwise provided for specific waters | Daily bag 20; possession 20 | — |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year unless otherwise provided for specific waters | Daily bag 20; possession 20 east of the Continental Divide; unlimited west of the Continental Divide | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Fishing is prohibited in the inlet area as posted from March 15 through May 31.
- The minimum size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches in length .
- Bag and possession limit and size limits for walleye are two fish, 21-24 inches in length .
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Species: Colorado state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.