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Clifton Nature Park

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Colorado, United States

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Clifton Nature Park is a lake located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Black crappie.

Location

39°03′37″N 108°27′7.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Clifton Nature Park, 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

Clifton

1.2 miles away

Orchard Mesa

3.8 miles away

Palisade

6.1 miles away

Grand Junction

6.5 miles away

Redlands

11.2 miles away

Fruita

16.3 miles away

Loma

21.5 miles away

De Beque

21.8 miles away

Collbran

29.0 miles away

Delta

29.1 miles away

Cedaredge

30.5 miles away

Orchard City

31.0 miles away

Parachute

34.4 miles away

Battlement Mesa

36.0 miles away

Olathe

40.1 miles away

Lazear

41.0 miles away

Hotchkiss

43.6 miles away

Paonia

48.0 miles away

Rifle

49.0 miles away

Crawford

51.5 miles away

Montrose

51.9 miles away

Somerset

53.4 miles away

Silt

54.4 miles away

Castle Valley

58.8 miles away

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FAQ about Clifton Nature Park fishing

📍 Where is Clifton Nature Park located?
Clifton Nature Park is a lake located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°03′37″N 108°27′7.5″W
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🎣 Where on Clifton Nature Park is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Clifton Nature Park 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 Clifton Nature Park?
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📢 What are the latest Clifton Nature Park fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Clifton Nature Park?

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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