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Elk Creek

Colorado, United States

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Elk Creek fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

15 in Β· 3 lb

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5 years ago

Cutthroat trout

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

17 in Β· 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

20 in Β· 2 lb

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Brown trout

20 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Elk Creek is a stream located in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Cutthroat trout.

Location

39Β°35β€²12.1β€³N 107Β°33β€²40.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Elk Creek, CO

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Elk Creek fishing

the Elk Creek is a stream located in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°35β€²12.1β€³N 107Β°33β€²40.8β€³W
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