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Largemouth bass

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Walleye

27 in Β· 12 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Goldfish

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Rainbow trout

11 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Rueter-Hess Reservoir is a water located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Largemouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

Location

39Β°28β€²48.6β€³N 104Β°49β€²55.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Rueter-Hess 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Rueter-Hess Reservoir fishing

Rueter-Hess Reservoir is a water located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°28β€²48.6β€³N 104Β°49β€²55.7β€³W
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