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Rainbow trout

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Cutthroat trout

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General info

North Fork Reservoir is a lake located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, and Brown trout.

Location

38°36′37.5″N 106°19′21.7″W
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When are Brown trout biting on North Fork Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at North Fork 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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Cities nearby

Garfield

4.6 miles away

Maysville

8.0 miles away

Pitkin

10.3 miles away

Poncha Springs

14.0 miles away

Nathrop

16.4 miles away

Smeltertown

17.4 miles away

Buena Vista

18.2 miles away

Salida

18.4 miles away

Bonanza

23.8 miles away

Howard

29.4 miles away

Coaldale

32.7 miles away

Gunnison

32.8 miles away

Cotopaxi

37.9 miles away

Crested Butte

39.5 miles away

Hartsel

40.1 miles away

Leadville North

44.9 miles away

Guffey

45.4 miles away

Fairplay

45.9 miles away

Alma

48.6 miles away

Aspen

48.9 miles away

Cathedral

52.9 miles away

Crestone

54.4 miles away

Westcliffe

56.9 miles away

Center

60.5 miles away

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FAQ about North Fork Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is North Fork Reservoir located?
North Fork Reservoir is a lake located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°36′37.5″N 106°19′21.7″W
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🎣 Where on North Fork Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on North Fork 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.
🐟 What species are in North Fork Reservoir?
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📢 What are the latest North Fork Reservoir fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at North Fork Reservoir?

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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