Top fish species at Appleton Drain

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Appleton Drain fishing reports

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1 year ago

Largemouth bass

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6 years ago

Largemouth bass

19 in Β· 2 lb 2 oz

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General info

Appleton Drain is a canal located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

39Β°06β€²46.7β€³N 108Β°37β€²26.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Appleton Drain, CO

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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 June 18, 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 Appleton Drain fishing

Appleton Drain is a canal located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°06β€²46.7β€³N 108Β°37β€²26.6β€³W
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