Gold Medal Fishing Streams
in Colorado

For a stream to be designated as "Gold Medal," the Colorado Wildlife Commission has to consider if it provides outstanding opportunities to grow and catch large trout. This designation represents the highest quality trout habitat that Colorado has to offer. Some areas may require special regulations and some areas may be stocked. Only 167.8 miles of the more than 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are included in this class. As other waters qualify, they may also be designated as "Gold Medal Streams."

Blue River
From Dillon River downstream to confluence with the Colorado River (34 miles).

Colorado River
From Frasier River downstream to the confluence with Troublesome Creek (20 miles).

Fryingpan River
From Ruedi Reservoir Dam downstream to the confluence with the Roaring Fork River (14 miles).

Gore Creek
From Eagle River upstream to Red Sandstone Creek (4.5 miles).

Gunnison River
From the upper boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park downstream to the confluence with the North Fork of the Gunnison (26 miles).

North Delaney Lake
Ten miles west of Walden.

North Platte River
From the Routt National Forest Boundary to the Wyoming state line (5.3 miles).

Rio Grande
From the upper boundary of Coller State Wildlife Area downstream to the Farmers' Union Canal.

Roaring Fork River
From the confluence with the Crystal River downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River (12 miles).

South Platte River
(A) Middle Fork of the South Platte downstream from US 285 and South Fork of the South Platte downstream from the outlet at Antero Reservoir, and from the confluence of the Middle and South Forks of the South Platte downstream to the inlet of Spinney Mountain Reservoir.
(B) From the outlet of Spinney Mountain Reservoir downstream to the inlet of the Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir.
(C) From Cheesman Reservoir Dam downstream to the confluence with the North Fork of the South Platte River.

Spinney Mountain Reservoir
On the South Platte River, 5 miles upstream from Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir.