Official Colorado Division of Wildlife Rules

You must have a current Colorado State fishing license to fish the Taylor River. To purchase one online, please go to Department of Wildlife. Harmel's does not sell licenses.

Residency Qualifications:

Anyone who has lived continuously in Colorado for at least six months immediately before buying a license and who intends to make Colorado home.
Active Duty US armed services personnel, and their dependants (no reserve or National Guard).
Full time students enrolled in an accredited Colorado college or University at least six months immediately before purchasing a license.
Fifteen years and under no license required (resident or non-resident).

License Fees

Resident License Fees:

Resident Annual $20.25
Senior Annual (64yrs.) $10.25
Combination - Fishing and Small Game $30.25

Non-Resident License Fees:

Non-resident Annual $40.25

Resident or Non-resident:

Five Day license $18.25
One Day license $5.25
Second Rod Stamp $4.00

Bag and Possession limits:

All streams and rivers west of the Continental Divide except waters with special regualtions:

Daily Bag Limit 4
Possession Limit 8

Colorado Division of Wildlife 2007 Limits and Restrictions

Taylor River - Gunnison County

From Gunnison, go 11 miles north on Highway 135 to Road 742, Taylor River Road. Then go seven miles east to Harmel's Ranch Resort.

Fishing: Cold water stream

Restrictions:

Artificial flies or lures only.
All fish must be returned to the water IMMEDIATELY. Public access and fishing prohibited from top of Taylor Dam to 325 yards downstream.
Camping prohibited
Fires Prohibited
Hunting Prohibited
Parking prohibited except in designated areas
*Private land starts .4 miles downstream from the dam

Spring Creek - Gunnison County

From Gunnison, go north on highway 135 to Almont. Turn right on county road 742, travel seven miles to Spring Creek.

Fishing: Cold water stream

Restrictions: