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Rainbow trout

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Cutthroat trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

16 in · 2 lb

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General info

Elk River is a stream located in Routt County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Greenback cutthroat trout.

Location

40°37′37″N 106°57′17.6″W
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Official website

cpw.state.co.us

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Fishing regulations at Elk River, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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12.4 miles away

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Phippsburg

27.4 miles away

Craig

32.4 miles away

Yampa

32.8 miles away

Walden

36.0 miles away

Kremmling

49.7 miles away

McCoy

50.7 miles away

Fox Park

52.3 miles away

Ryan Park

53.3 miles away

Parshall

56.9 miles away

Albany

58.1 miles away

Woods Landing-Jelm

58.4 miles away

Hot Sulphur Springs

58.9 miles away

Heeney

62.6 miles away

Grand Lake

64.9 miles away

Wolcott

65.4 miles away

Granby

66.9 miles away

Dotsero

67.9 miles away

Eagle

68.8 miles away

Gypsum

69.0 miles away

Edwards

71.7 miles away

Avon

71.8 miles away

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FAQ about Elk River fishing

the Elk River is a stream located in Routt County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°37′37″N 106°57′17.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Elk River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Elk River are:
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Fishing in Colorado requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, daily, annual, and combination options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Colorado, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a heavily discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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