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Vega Reservoir

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Colorado, United States

4.5·200 catches

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Rainbow trout

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Cutthroat trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Rainbow trout

13 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Tiger trout

17 in · 2 lb

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General info

Vega Reservoir is a lake located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, and Cutbow.

Location

39°13′23.9″N 107°47′58.7″W
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Official website

cpw.state.co.us

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Fishing regulations at Vega Reservoir, 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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Reviews of Vega Reservoir

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FAQ about Vega Reservoir fishing

Vega Reservoir is a lake located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°13′23.9″N 107°47′58.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Vega Reservoir 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.
The most common species in Vega Reservoir are:
  • Rainbow trout - 88 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Cutthroat trout - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Cutbow - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Vega Reservoir fishing reports are:

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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