Yampa River
State Park in Routt County, Colorado
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This reach has become a fantastic trout fishery with numerous large rainbow and brown trout encountered frequently along with the occasional mountain whitefish. There is also the opportunity to encounter the occasional northern pike and smallmouth bass (harvest of these species is encouraged to help bolster the trout resource).
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Yampa River
State Park in Routt County, Colorado
Water Type:
Conditions:
This reach has become a fantastic trout fishery with numerous large rainbow and brown trout encountered frequently along with the occasional mountain whitefish. There is also the opportunity to encounter the occasional northern pike and smallmouth bass (harvest of these species is encouraged to help bolster the trout resource).
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Description
From US 40 bridge east of Hayden at the pumphouse downstream to Yampa River SWA boat ramp.
The Yampa River through Hayden, CO has become a destination float-fishing mecca. Some walk-wade fishing access is available, primarily at the lower end of the reach at the Yampa River State Park and the Yampa River State Wildlife Area. A majority of this reach is private property and access is limited to the float-fishing season. This scenic 20 miles of float fishing can be broken up into a 13-mile float and a 7-mile float with three boat ramp access points. The Yampa River State Park offers camping and amenities, and there are numerous recreational opportunities in the area.
Special Regulations
1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.
2. 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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