Top fish species at Short Ditch

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

Short Ditch is a canal located in Delta County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

38°48′27.7″N 107°40′50.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Short Ditch, 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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Cities nearby

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1.9 miles away

Lazear

5.7 miles away

Paonia

6.4 miles away

Crawford

8.1 miles away

Somerset

13.9 miles away

Cedaredge

14.5 miles away

Orchard City

15.6 miles away

Olathe

21.4 miles away

Delta

21.7 miles away

Montrose

25.3 miles away

Marble

32.0 miles away

Collbran

33.5 miles away

Colona

33.6 miles away

Redstone

35.1 miles away

Crested Butte

38.1 miles away

Palisade

41.9 miles away

Loghill Village

42.3 miles away

Gunnison

44.5 miles away

De Beque

44.7 miles away

Ridgway

45.1 miles away

Clifton

45.8 miles away

Orchard Mesa

47.6 miles away

Battlement Mesa

47.7 miles away

Parachute

48.7 miles away

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FAQ about Short Ditch fishing

📍 Where is Short Ditch located?
Short Ditch is a canal located in Delta County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°48′27.7″N 107°40′50.3″W
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🎣 Where on Short Ditch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Short Ditch 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.
🐟 What species are in Short Ditch?
The most common species in Short Ditch are:
📢 What are the latest Short Ditch fishing reports?
The latest Short Ditch fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Short Ditch?

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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