Colorado Springs Car Rental and Fishing in Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, COColorado Springs AccommodationsColorado Springs DiningColorado Springs Nightlife OverviewColorado Springs World ArenaColorado Wolf and Wildlife CenterFishing in Colorado SpringsGolfing in Colorado SpringsRafting in Colorado SpringsConnecticutDelawareFloridaIndianaKentuckyMarylandMassachusettsMichiganNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaTennesseeVermontVirginiaWest VirginiaWisconsinGet ready to reel in the fun during your upcoming Colorado Springs car rental vacation by planning a fun fishing getaway to one of the many area lakes and streams. Colorado State boasts over 18,000 miles of rivers, as well as approximately 275,000 surface acres of lakes. Talk about prime fishing grounds! With waters ranging from cold water mountain reserves to raging white water rapids, it's no wonder millions of anglers flock to this fishing destination every year. Luckily, Affiliate Colorado Spring Car Rental has scoped out some of the hottest local spots, saving you hours of itinerary planning. Simply grab your tackle box and escape to the beautiful waterways of Colorado.
Before you hit the water
Customers of Affiliated Colorado Springs Car Rental are required to purchase a fishing license before they can start reeling in big game. Residents of the State of Colorado can secure an annual fishing permit for just $20.25. A combination fishing and game license is $30.25. Seniors over the age of 64 receive discounted fishing licenses for just $10.25. If you're visiting the area on a Colorado Spring Car Rental vacation you can expect to pay an annual fee of $40.25. Short-term licenses are also available. A one-day permit costs just $5.25, while a five-day license is $18.25. Youth fishing licenses are just $1.00. To purchase your fishing license, simply drop by one of the Dow Service Centers. A popular Colorado Springs location is the Southeast Region Service Center at 2126 North Weber.
Protect Colorado's wildlife - don't fish these prohibited species
Customers of Affiliated Colorado Springs Car Rental should note that it is illegal to possess for harvest for private or commercial use the following species:
- Bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, mountain sucker
- Rio Grande chub, roundtail chub, lake chub, flathead chub, Arkansas River speckled chub
- Plains minnows, plains topminnow, suckmouth minnow, brassy minnow
- Stoneroller, common shiner, river shiner, stonecat, plains orangethroat darter, northern redbelly dace, southern redbelly dace, Iowa darter
The best fishing in the state
Want to bring home a big catch during your upcoming Affiliated Colorado Springs Car Rental vacation? Then head out to one of the state's Gold Medal Streams. These fishing areas have been designated by the Colorado Wildlife Commission as providing great spots to catch Colorado's prized large trout. Only 168 miles of the state's 9000 certified trout streams carry the Gold Medal seal. Luckily, one such river is within driving distance of Colorado Springs:
- The South Platte River: For the best fishing, head to the Cheesman downstream area, located north of the Cheesman Reservoir Dam. Affiliated Colorado Springs Car Rental recommends using Highway 67 as an access road to the Gold Medal portion of the river. The south park area of the South Platte River is also known for its fantastic fishing, as is the Spinney Mountain Reservoir, south of Highway 24 and south east of Hartsel.
