River temperatures on the Yampa River prompt CPW to reinstate voluntary fishing closures
Rachael GonzalesNorthwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected] River temperatures on the Yampa River prompt CPW to reinstate voluntary fishing closures
Steamboat Springs, Colo. - As a result of water temperatures exceeding 71°F for several consecutive days, as well as a recent decline in flows, CPW is reinstating a voluntary fishing closure on the Yampa River.
Beginning Friday, August 12, CPW is implementing a full-day voluntary fishing closure from the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area to the western edge of Steamboat Springs town limits on the Yampa River until further notice.
Anglers are encouraged to visit CPW’s website to see what, if any, fishing closures are in place where you plan to fish. For a map of current voluntary closures click here.
Anglers can also check with local CPW offices to learn about destination water conditions before traveling.
CPW appreciates continued cooperation from the angling community during these voluntary fishing closures to help conserve these fish populations into the future.
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.