Coal Creek, Mesa County Fishing
A Colorado stream in Mesa County.
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The Coal Creek, Mesa County: course, length and access
Anglers in Mesa County fish the Coal Creek, Mesa County as a working stream. The nearest town on the Census list is Palisade, around 12 miles away.
Public property on it: Grand Mesa National Forest. Anglers have 1 mapped fishing location to start from.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (special-regulation, Gold Medal and fishing location layers), NHD flowlines, Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Where to fish the Coal Creek, Mesa County from land
- Grand Mesa National ForestNational Forest
Check State Wildlife Area rules before fishing these Coal Creek, Mesa County parcels.
CPW Fishing Atlas fishing location property names and Quality Waters access notes, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The Coal Creek, Mesa County mapped
Atlas fishing locations on the Coal Creek, Mesa County
- Coal Creek fishing access near Palisadedifficult access, 7,075 ft
Other CPW ramps around the Coal Creek, Mesa County
- Corn Lake Section boat rampCorn Lake, 15 miles
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Colorado limits that apply on the Coal Creek, Mesa County
| 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 Coal Creek, Mesa County falls west of the Continental Divide. Unless a reach rule applies, these limits cover the Coal Creek, Mesa County.
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.
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Lakes to pair with the Coal Creek, Mesa County
- Juniata Reservoir4 miles
- Purdy Mesa Reservoir4 miles
- Carson Lake6 miles
- Davies Reservoir Big6 miles
Bait and flies near the Coal Creek, Mesa County
- Walker's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Whitewater, 7 miles
- Gearhead Outfitters, 461 Main Streetsporting goods store, Grand Junction, 20 miles
- Western Anglersfly shop, Grand Junction, 20 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Grand Junctionsporting goods store, Grand Junction, 23 miles
- Pepper Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Grand Junction, 26 miles
Registered outfitters around the Coal Creek, Mesa County
- Coal Creek Anglers LLCfishing guide, Golden
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Mountain and plains towns near the Coal Creek, Mesa County
- Palisade12 miles
- Clifton15 miles
- Cedaredge16 miles
- Fruitvale17 miles
Streams to pair with the Coal Creek, Mesa County
- Kannah Creek2 miles
- Sheep Creek, Mesa County4 miles
- Mesa Creek8 miles
- Dirty George Creek9 miles
Counties holding part of the Coal Creek, Mesa County
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A photo lineup of the fish at Coal Creek, Mesa County
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The Coal Creek, Mesa County: the questions anglers bring
What part of Colorado does the Coal Creek, Mesa County drain?
Its channel crosses Mesa County.
Is the Coal Creek, Mesa County stocked?
CPW shows no designation; use the statewide chart.
Where are live cfs numbers for the Coal Creek, Mesa County posted?
USGS runs no station here.
Can I fish the Coal Creek, Mesa County without trespassing?
Open ground includes Grand Mesa National Forest.
How many trout may I keep from the Coal Creek, Mesa County under CPW rules?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
What is the nonresident fee for the Coal Creek, Mesa County?
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 Coal Creek, Mesa County?
Walker's Bait & Tackle, about 7 miles away.
Which trout hold in the Coal Creek, Mesa County?
Species are unpublished.
Which Census place is the shortest drive from the Coal Creek, Mesa County?
Palisade, 12 miles out.
Block out a day on the Coal Creek, Mesa County
Buy the CPW license online before heading out.