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Dolores River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Colorado, United States

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Cutthroat trout

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Channel catfish

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General info

Dolores River is a stream located in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with Dolores County, Colorado and Grand County, Utah. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Channel catfish.

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38°09′0.4″N 108°53′24.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Dolores 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.

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FAQ about Dolores River fishing

the Dolores River is a stream located in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with Dolores County, Colorado and Grand County, Utah. Its coordinates are:
38°09′0.4″N 108°53′24.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Dolores 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 Garmin® depth maps.
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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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