Dolores River
State Park in Montezuma County, Colorado
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Consistently produces quality rainbow and brown trout, particularly in the spring when most flowing rivers are turbid and blown out from high runoff.
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Dolores River
State Park in Montezuma County, Colorado
Water Type:
Conditions:
Consistently produces quality rainbow and brown trout, particularly in the spring when most flowing rivers are turbid and blown out from high runoff.
Stocking Report:
Activities:
Common Species:
Body of Water
Description
From McPhee Reservoir dam downstream to Ferris Campground
The Dolores River below McPhee Dam is remote, hard to get to, and the tailwater trout fishery can “ebb and flow” upstream and downstream depending on the water supply.
Special Regulations
1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.
2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.
3. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.
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Invasive species damage Colorado's lands and waters, hurt the economy, ruin recreational opportunities, result in a loss of property values and threaten public health. They consume enormous amounts of water reducing the supply for livestock, wildlife, and humans. They impede water distribution systems for municipal, industrial, and agricultural supplies. They can damage boats, gear and fishing equipment, and impair all forms of water based recreation. They displace wildlife habitat and reduce forage, shelter and range for big game and other native species.
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