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Cutthroat trout
Cutthroat trout
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General info

Shelf Lake is a lake located in Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Cutthroat trout.

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Location

39Β°35β€²37.7β€³N 105Β°47β€²21.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shelf Lake, 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 April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Shelf Lake is a lake located in Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°35β€²37.7β€³N 105Β°47β€²21.6β€³W
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