Prized Colorado fishery closed due to low flows
5/22/2025 9:39:41 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Routt County, CO
Start Date: 5/19/2025
- End Date: 8/31/2025
The Yampa River below Stagecoach Dam was closed to fishing indefinitely by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife as water and wildlife managers aimed to conserve water and prevent overfishing. The Yampa River was flowing at about one-third of normal after the snow melted early.
The Colorado Sun (Denver), May 22, 2025
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