Fish bag and possession limits removed from Gypsum ponds ahead of improvement project
Fish salvage operation is ahead of renovation project this fall
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced an emergency public fish salvage is in effect at Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area.
The salvage is being implemented to mitigate imminent fish loss, as the Gypsum Ponds are being drawn down in preparation for an improvement project set to begin later this fall.
All bag and possession limits for the reservoir are removed for the duration of the salvage. Anglers can keep all the fish they catch utilizing lawful angling methods currently allowed at the lake. The collection, use, or possession of live fish is prohibited in all waters west of the Continental Divide. Anglers are also reminded it is illegal to transport live fish into other bodies of water.
Anglers 16 and older must have a valid 2024 Colorado fishing license.
In May 2024, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff stopped diverting water from the Eagle River and began drawing down the ponds. As the ponds are drawn down, anglers should be advised that they will experience changing conditions and a muddy approach to the water.
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The emergency salvage was approved by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis on June 10. The salvage will continue until further notice. This action only pertains to the ponds located on the State Wildlife Area. All existing regulations on surrounding water bodies, including the Eagle River, remain in effect. For more information on other fishing options, anglers can visit the Colorado Fishing Atlas or contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Glenwood Springs Office, 970-947-2920.
