Roaring Fork River
State Park in Pitkin County, Colorado
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The Roaring Fork River upstream of the Fryingpan River provides an excellent opportunity to catch quality-sized fish sustained primarily by wild brown trout and rainbow trout.
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Roaring Fork River
State Park in Pitkin County, Colorado
Water Type:
Conditions:
The Roaring Fork River upstream of the Fryingpan River provides an excellent opportunity to catch quality-sized fish sustained primarily by wild brown trout and rainbow trout.
Stocking Report:
Activities:
Common Species:
Body of Water
Description
From Maroon Creek downstream to confluence with Fryingpan River.
The Roaring Fork River upstream of the Fryingpan River provides an excellent opportunity to catch quality-sized fish sustained primarily by wild brown trout and rainbow trout. Meandering through canyons, open space, and farmlands, the pastoral setting feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. Lower in elevation than the surrounding mountains, fishing is possible much of the year due to its milder winter weather and cool refuge from hot summer temps. Most stretches have public access points for shore and wade anglers, as well as adventurous float anglers.
Special Regulations
From Maroon Creek down to the upper Woody Creek bridge:
1. Fishing is by artificial flies only.
2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.
From the upper Woody Creek bridge down to the Fryingpan River:
1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.
2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in length.
Be a Pain in the ANS!
If you use water, aquatic nuisance species (ANS) can affect you. For example, Zebra and quagga mussels clog up the infrastructure that delivers water to our homes. Keeping invasive species under control is a matter of public health.