Bodies of Water
Browse waters or search by water type. The Bodies of Waters list includes CPW Quality Waters, a new category of fishable waters that our talented team of fish management biologists identified and nominated based on their fish sampling records, creel surveys, and professional biological assessments. Quality Waters are below the threshold to be considered Gold Medal, but they are recognized because of their fantastic and diverse fisheries.
Bodies of Water
Browse waters or search by water type. The Bodies of Waters list includes CPW Quality Waters, a new category of fishable waters that our talented team of fish management biologists identified and nominated based on their fish sampling records, creel surveys, and professional biological assessments. Quality Waters are below the threshold to be considered Gold Medal, but they are recognized because of their fantastic and diverse fisheries.
Investing in Conservation
Purchase a Fishing License
Annual fishing licenses are valid from March 1 through March 31 of the following year (13 months).
Thank you for your support! Your license purchase helps support a diversity of recreational fishing opportunities in Colorado’s rivers, streams and lakes, while also providing for the needs of native, non-game aquatic species.
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Protect our Waters
Be a pain in the ANS!
Invasive mussels, plants, and other invertebrates are a growing threat to our state's incredible water resources. Help protect what we love and always clean, drain, and dry your gear between each and every use. When you go fishing, there’s more than just a big one on the line. The future of Colorado’s water is in our hands (and on our boots).
Be a pain in the ANS and stop aquatic invaders in their tracks!
More Fishing Locations
Accessible Fishing Spots
Accessible fishing spots around the state include 20 state parks as well as other locations around the states and include accessible fishing piers, paved trails, restrooms, docks, depending on the location.
Find an Accessible Fishing SpotFishing at State Parks
37 state parks offer lake, pond, stream, or river fishing within the park.
Find a State parkColorado Fishing Atlas
The Colorado Fishing Atlas, the latest interactive mapping tool offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, allows users to search for fishing opportunities by species, specific interest or proximity to your home or destination.
Visit the Fishing AltasState Wildlife Areas
State wildlife areas (SWAs) are state or privately owned lands that offer state-managed, wildlife-related recreation to the public. Over 190 SWAs offer fishing.
Find an SWA