CPW implements emergency fish salvage at Sheriff Reservoir
Rachael GonzalesNorthwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected]
Twitter: @CPW_NW CPW implements emergency fish salvage at Sheriff Reservoir
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced an emergency public fish salvage is in effect at Sheriff Reservoir, approximately 12 miles west of Yampa in Rio Blanco County.
The salvage is being implemented to mitigate imminent fish loss, as Sheriff Reservoir is being drawn down for necessary modernization and upgrades to the dam’s outlet structure. All bag and possession limits for the reservoir are removed for the duration of the salvage. Anglers can keep all of the fish they catch utilizing the lawful angling methods currently allowed at the lake.
Anglers 16 and older must have a valid 2023 Colorado fishing license.
As the reservoir is drawn down, anglers should be advised that they will experience changing conditions and a muddy approach to the water.
The emergency salvage was approved by CPW Director Jeff Davis on July 11, 2023. The effect will continue until further notice. This action only pertains to the reservoir property. All existing regulations on surrounding streams above and below the reservoir remain in effect.
When repairs are completed and the reservoir regains adequate water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will restock the reservoir.
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.