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CO Free Fishing Day


  • Trappers Lake Lodge 7700 Trappers Lake Road Meeker, CO 81641 USA (map)

Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th are Colorado's Free Fishing Days! ​You don’t need a fishing license but remember to know all other regulations.

Take advantage and rent one of our boats out on the lake. All you have to do is stop in The General Store to pick up your gear and give your John Hancock, then be on your way to Trappers Lake to sail the waters.

When you need a break from fishing, drop in The Lodge for lunch or a sweet treat and a FREE SODA!

NOTE: Trappers Lake - Fly/Lure Only; 2 cutthroat limit, 11 inches maximum size; Fishing prohibited in inlets and upstream 1/2 mi.; Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side of all inlet streams; Fishing prohibited within 100 ft. of either side of the outlet and downstream to the first falls; No limit on brook trout.

The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 5 to 6. The free fishing weekend is a great w​ay to get outside with family and friends and take adva​​ntag​e of Colorado's extensive opportunities to fish for a myriad of cold and warm water fish species​​.​

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Burger Night
Later Event: June 5
Rib Night