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Fishing regulations at McPhee Reservoir, 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.
Regulations for top species
Smallmouth bass
No size limit. No closed season.
Unlimited bag and possession limit for smallmouth bass west of continental divide.
East of continental divide bag limit and possession limit = 5 bass in aggregate (largemouth bass, spotted bass, and smallmouth bass in any combination).
For fishing waters with more restrictive limits, see Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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