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Fishing Regulations

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Rod Ruybalid, District Wildlife Manager
Colorado Division of Wildlife
Radio call # Wildlife 719-376-2090
719-588-6362

CO State Patrol Disp. 719-589-5807
USDA Forest Service
Rio Grande
National Forest
1803 W. Highway 160
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-852-5941
Welcome to the Conejos River, the South San Juan Mountains and some of the most beautiful scenery in Colorado. Found here in lakes and streams is quality fishing for brown trout, Rio Grande cutthroat trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and the Kokanee salmon of Platoro Reservoir. Stocking this year includes 15,000 10 inch and 35,000 3 inch rainbow, and 20,000 2 inch Kokanee Salmon in Platoro Reservoir, 6,000 10 inch rainbow in Mix Lake, and 3,200 10 inch rainbow in Spectacle Lake. The Conejos River will be stocked with 38,000 3 inch snakeriver cutthroats and 8,000 3 inch brown trout. Private owners and resorts do stock catchables and trophy trout in the Conejos for guests. Trujillo Reservoir was drained in 1998 for dam repair, stocked with fingerling rainbows in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 14,000 more will be stocked in 2002. La Jara Reservoir was drained in 1999, suckers removed in 2000, 3 inch splake stocked in 2002.

License requirements: People age 16 and older need a license to fish. People age 15 and younger may fish with out a license for half the limit and any age may keep a full limit with a valid license. The fine for fishing without a license is $68 with additional charges for each unlawful fish and other violations. Purchase licenses at Lee's Texaco, Fox Creek Store, Mrs. Rio's, Rocky Mountain Lodge, Skyline Lodge, and the Lodge at Platoro. Except for active military personnel, resident licenses require proof of 6 months in state residence. Here is the current license fees from the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Annual $26.00 $56.00
Combination Small Game & Fishing
(If born after 1948, you must show hunter education card)
$41.00 N/A
Senior Annual
(64 years and older)
Free Colorado residents only
Five-Day $21.00 $21.00
One-Day $9.00 $9.00
2nd Rod Stamp
(available to licensed residents and nonresidents and to persons under 16 years)
$5.00 $5.00
Youth (under 16)
Can take a full bag and possession limit without a license.
free free
* Costs include a .25ยข Search and Rescue Fee.

 
Mostly CloudyMostly Cloudy 43 oF
Humidity: 66%
Wind: NW at 9 mph

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Fly Fishing Report

11/04/2011

Flow at Mogote: 198cfs and dropping
Flow at below Platoro: 138cfs and holding Clarity: Clear
Air Temp.: Mid to Upper 40's



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