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Elkhead Creek is a stream located in Routt County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with Moffat County, Colorado. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Northern pike.
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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.
No size limit. No closed season.
Unlimited bag and possession limit for smallmouth bass west of continental divide.
East of continental divide bag limit and possession limit = 5 bass in aggregate (largemouth bass, spotted bass, and smallmouth bass in any combination).
For fishing waters with more restrictive limits, see Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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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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