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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Rio Blanco Lake is a lake located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Black crappie.

Location

40°05′14.4″N 108°12′25.5″W
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Official website

cpw.state.co.us

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Rio Blanco Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Rio Blanco Lake, 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

Meeker

16.7 miles away

Rangely

30.3 miles away

Dinosaur

43.5 miles away

Rifle

44.5 miles away

Parachute

44.7 miles away

Battlement Mesa

45.3 miles away

Craig

45.4 miles away

Silt

47.4 miles away

New Castle

50.4 miles away

Chacra

53.4 miles away

De Beque

53.7 miles away

Hayden

57.9 miles away

Glenwood Springs

59.5 miles away

Collbran

59.9 miles away

Cattle Creek

66.1 miles away

Phippsburg

67.1 miles away

Oak Creek

67.2 miles away

Dotsero

68.3 miles away

Yampa

68.7 miles away

Carbondale

71.2 miles away

Mulford

72.6 miles away

Catherine

74.1 miles away

Gypsum

74.5 miles away

El Jebel

75.7 miles away

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FAQ about Rio Blanco Lake fishing

📍 Where is Rio Blanco Lake located?
Rio Blanco Lake is a lake located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°05′14.4″N 108°12′25.5″W
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🎣 Where on Rio Blanco Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Rio Blanco Lake 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 Rio Blanco Lake?
The most common species in Rio Blanco Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Rio Blanco Lake fishing reports?
The latest Rio Blanco Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Rio Blanco Lake?

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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