Abrams Creek Fishing
Special regulation water in Eagle County.
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The Abrams Creek: course, length and access
Anglers in Eagle County fish the Abrams Creek as a working stream. The nearest town on the Census list is Eagle, around 2 miles away.
CPW maps 1 reach with special fishing regulations, about 7.9 miles in all.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (special-regulation, Gold Medal and fishing location layers), NHD flowlines, Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Special trout water on the Abrams Creek
| Reach | Miles | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence with Brush Creek / Headwaters | 7.88 | brochure lists the rule |
Where a reach of the Abrams Creek carries a rule, that rule governs.
Special regulation text for the Abrams Creek
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Abrams Creek | Artificial flies and lures only. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately. | p. 11 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
CPW special fishing regulation and Quality Waters layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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The Abrams Creek has no mapped ramp; use public parcels and bridges.
Other CPW ramps around the Abrams Creek
- Boat Ramp on Sylvan LakeSylvan Lake, 10 miles
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Colorado limits that apply on the Abrams Creek
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and the Abrams Creek falls west of the Continental Divide. Unless a reach rule applies, these limits cover the Abrams Creek.
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026. All Colorado limits.
What sits near the Abrams Creek
Lakes to pair with the Abrams Creek
- Gypsum Ponds6 miles
- Sylvan Lake10 miles
- Nottingham Lake16 miles
- Ruedi Reservoir17 miles
Bait and flies near the Abrams Creek
- Vail Valley Anglersfly shop, Edwards, 13 miles
- Fly Fishing Outfittersfly shop, Avon, 16 miles
- Hill's Discount Fliesbait and tackle shop, Avon, 16 miles
- Gore Creek Fly Fishermanbait and tackle shop, Avon, 17 miles
- Frying Pan Anglersfly shop, Basalt, 20 miles
Registered outfitters around the Abrams Creek
- Anderson's Fish Camp LLCfishing guide, Avon
- Aspen Angling Company LLCfishing guide, Vail
- Basalt Fishing Expeditions LLCfishing guide, Basalt
- Colorado Angling Company LLCfishing guide, Edwards
- Gone Fishing Coloradofishing guide, Basalt
- Minturn Anglers LLCfishing guide, Minturn
- Minturn Anglers Vailfishing guide, Vail, (970) 688-5290
- Rocky Mountain Drifters LLCfishing guide, Basalt
Mountain and plains towns near the Abrams Creek
- Eagle3 miles
- Gypsum7 miles
- Edwards11 miles
- Avon17 miles
Streams to pair with the Abrams Creek
- Brush Creek, Eagle County2 miles
- Eagle River11 miles
- Hat Creek11 miles
- West Brush Creek11 miles
Counties holding part of the Abrams Creek
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A photo lineup of the fish at Abrams Creek

Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife from Sacramento, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0

Photo: James St. John, CC BY 2.0

Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
The Abrams Creek: the questions anglers bring
What part of Colorado does the Abrams Creek drain?
Its channel crosses Eagle County.
Is the Abrams Creek stocked?
Regulated water: 1 reach.
Where are live cfs numbers for the Abrams Creek posted?
USGS runs no station here.
Can I fish the Abrams Creek without trespassing?
Access is not mapped; respect private banks.
How many trout may I keep from the Abrams Creek under CPW rules?
Special rules apply on 1 reach. Brochure text: Artificial flies and lures only. Cutthroat must be returned to water immediately.
What is the nonresident fee for the Abrams Creek?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Which store is nearest the Abrams Creek?
Vail Valley Anglers, about 13 miles away.
Which trout hold in the Abrams Creek?
Species are unpublished.
Which Census place is the shortest drive from the Abrams Creek?
Eagle, 2 miles out.
Block out a day on the Abrams Creek
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