Duck Creek Fishing
A Colorado stream in Park County.
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The Duck Creek: course, length and access
Anglers in Park County fish the Duck Creek as a working stream. The nearest town on the Census list is Montezuma, around 8 miles away.
Public property on it: Pike 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 Duck Creek from land
- Pike National ForestNational Forest
Check State Wildlife Area rules before fishing these Duck Creek parcels.
CPW Fishing Atlas fishing location property names and Quality Waters access notes, retrieved October 25, 2026.
The Duck Creek mapped
Atlas fishing locations on the Duck Creek
- Duck Creek fishing access near Montezumamedium access, 10,383 ft
Other CPW ramps around the Duck Creek
- Dillon MarinaDillon Reservoir, 18 miles
- Frisco Marina on Dillon ReservoirDillon Reservoir, 20 miles
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Colorado limits that apply on the Duck 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 |
| 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 | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | 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 Duck Creek falls east of the Continental Divide. Unless a reach rule applies, these limits cover the Duck 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.
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Lakes to pair with the Duck Creek
- Frozen Lake3 miles
- Silver Dollar Lake3 miles
- Abyss Lake4 miles
- Murray Lake4 miles
Bait and flies near the Duck Creek
- Big Ed's Fishing Venturesbait and tackle shop, Dillon, 18 miles
- Dillon Marinamarina, Dillon, 18 miles
- Breckenridge Outfitterssporting goods store, Summit, 18 miles
- Native Fly Shop Incfly shop, Pine, 18 miles
- Fly Fishingfly shop, Silverthorne, 19 miles
Registered outfitters around the Duck Creek
- Integrity Fishing Ventures Incfishing guide, Dillon
- Silver Flask Fishingfishing guide, Dillon
- The Affable Angler Corp.fishing guide, Breckenridge
- Stonefly Angler LLCfly fishing guide, Breckenridge
- Tumbling Trout Fly Shopfly fishing guide, Lake George, (720) 363-2092
Mountain and plains towns near the Duck Creek
- Georgetown11 miles
- Idaho Springs18 miles
- Breckenridge18 miles
- Dillon18 miles
Streams to pair with the Duck Creek
- Burning Bear Creek4 miles
- Threemile Creek, Park County4 miles
- Geneva Creek5 miles
- Beaver Creek, Park County8 miles
Counties holding part of the Duck Creek
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A photo lineup of the fish at Duck Creek
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The Duck Creek: the questions anglers bring
What part of Colorado does the Duck Creek drain?
Its channel crosses Park County.
Is the Duck Creek stocked?
CPW shows no designation; use the statewide chart.
Where are live cfs numbers for the Duck Creek posted?
USGS runs no station here.
Can I fish the Duck Creek without trespassing?
Open ground includes Pike National Forest.
How many trout may I keep from the Duck Creek 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 Duck 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 Duck Creek?
Big Ed's Fishing Ventures, about 18 miles away.
Which trout hold in the Duck Creek?
Species are unpublished.
Which Census place is the shortest drive from the Duck Creek?
Montezuma, 8 miles out.
Block out a day on the Duck Creek
Buy the CPW license online before heading out.