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CPW hosting public meeting on proposed fishing regulation changes

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting a public meeting for feedback from anglers on proposed fishing regulation changes. The meeting will be held June 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Scheels located at 4755 Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Johnstown. An online option is also being offered. Biologists will discuss and gather feedback on proposed fishing regulation changes, which will eventually be voted on by the Parks and Wildlife Commission later.

Initial discussion will be centered on proposed changes listed below. There will also be time for more general fishery discussion.

  • Union Reservoir (Larimer County) - bag and possession limit of wiper is five fish
  • Horseshoe Reservoir (Larimer County) - removing CPW fishing regulations
  • Boyd Lake (Larimer County) - minimum size for white bass is 10 inches
  • Horsetooth Reservoir (Larimer County) - bag and possession and size limit for walleye is two fish, 21-24 inches in length
  • Slater Lake (Clear Creek County) - artificial flies and lures only, trout must be returned to the water immediately
  • Lost Lake (Larimer County) - artificial flies and lures only, trout must be returned to the water immediately
  • Boston Peak Creek (Larimer County) - artificial flies and lures only, trout must be returned to the water immediately
  • Statewide - allow for the use of wild-caught and harvested salmonid eggs as bait (excluding mountain whitefish)

While priority will be given to in-person attendees, there will be a virtual option to join the meeting on Zoom at this link.