CPW to host public meeting on proposed fishing regulation changes
Kara Van Hoose
June 13, 2024
CPW to host anglers at public meeting on proposed fishing regulation changes
DENVER, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting a public meeting for feedback from anglers on proposed fishing regulation changes. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Scheels located at 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO 80534. Biologists will discuss and gather feedback on proposed fishing regulation changes, which will eventually be voted on by the Parks and Wildlife Commission at a later date.
Initial discussion will be centered on proposed changes listed below. There will also be time for more general fishery discussion.
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Union Reservoir (Larimer County) - bag and possession limit of wiper is five fish
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Horseshoe Reservoir (Larimer County) - removing CPW fishing regulations
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Boyd Lake (Larimer County) - minimum size for white bass is 10 inches
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Horsetooth Reservoir (Larimer County) - bag and possession and size limit for walleye is two fish, 21-24 inches in length
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Slater Lake (Clear Creek County) - artificial flies and lures only, trout must be returned to the water immediately
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Lost Lake (Larimer County) - artificial flies and lures only, trout must be returned to the water immediately
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Boston Peak Creek (Larimer County) - artificial flies and lures only, trout must be returned to the water immediately
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Statewide - allow for the use of wild-caught and harvested salmonid eggs as bait (excluding mountain whitefish)
While priority will be given to in-person attendees, there will be a virtual option to join the meeting on Zoom at this link.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.