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Fishing Rules & Regulations

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General rules and REGULATIONS for the state.

COMMON GAME FISH of the Mountain-Prairie Region.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE FISHING PROGRAM

A Visiting Angler From Miami, Florida.

The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Sport Fishing Program has provided recreational opportunities to many people in Denver. There is a catch rate of greater than one fish per hour during the past ten years.

Game fish in Lake Mary includes largemouth bass, channel catfish, white and black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. Grass carp are present in Lake Mary to control vegetation growth and common carp are present in both lakes.

Fishing is offered as a recreation fee program.
The funds generated will be used to improve and maintain facilities associated with fishing (floating boardwalk, fishing piers, parking areas and trails) and to maintain stable game fish populations.

Last Updated 03/18/2009

Orientation

New in 2008:

The Fishing Program will no longer require anglers to attend the yearly Fishing Orientation to obtain a Fishing Permit. Anglers will be required to read, sign and have in their possession, a 2008 Fishing Rules and Regulations at the Refuge

Print an ON-LINE COPY.

Fishing Rules and Regulation brochures will be available for free at the Fishing Kiosk where the $3.00 a day fishing fee is paid.

Remember, in 2008 anglers must present:

their 2008 Fishing Rules and Regulations brochure
$3 daily fee receipt
A valid Colorado fishing license
A valid ID

Children under 16 do not need a Colorado fishing license but need to be with an adult who has one.