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Brook trout

8 in Β· 6 oz

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

19 in Β· 4 lb

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Creek chub

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General info

Michigan River is a stream located in Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Brook trout, and Creek chub.

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Location

40Β°40β€²43.3β€³N 106Β°10β€²51.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Michigan 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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74.0 miles away

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74.1 miles away

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74.5 miles away

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74.9 miles away

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77.7 miles away

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79.8 miles away

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80.6 miles away

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82.5 miles away

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82.6 miles away

Federal Heights

83.3 miles away

Wheat Ridge

84.6 miles away

Glenwood Springs

99.2 miles away

Rifle

115.3 miles away

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FAQ about Michigan River fishing

the Michigan River is a stream located in Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°40β€²43.3β€³N 106Β°10β€²51.6β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Michigan 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Michigan River are:
  • Brown trout - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Michigan River fishing reports are:
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