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Colorado River 15 mi
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Garfield County 9.4 mi
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Harvey Gap Reservoir 17 mi
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Ruedi Reservoir 37 mi
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East Canyon Creek Fishing
A Colorado stream in Garfield County.
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Arriving on the East Canyon Creek: what it is like
The East Canyon Creek, a stream, drains part of Garfield County. About 4 miles separates the mapped point from Carbonate.
Walk in from White River National Forest. CPW maps 1 mapped fishing location along it.
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CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (special-regulation, Gold Medal and fishing location layers), NHD flowlines, Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Public access
Access points along the East Canyon Creek
- White River National ForestNational Forest
Public parcels on the East Canyon Creek come from the CPW atlas property names.
CPW Fishing Atlas fishing location property names and Quality Waters access notes, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Where the East Canyon Creek runs
Mapped access along the East Canyon Creek
- Canyon Creek, Eastdifficult access, 10,400 ft
Backup boat ramps near the East Canyon Creek
- Roaring Fork SWAboat ramp, universal-water ramp, condition good, CDOW, 15 miles
- Boat Ramp on Harvey Gap ReservoirHarvey Gap Reservoir, 17 miles
- Bob Terrell SWAboat ramp, universal-water ramp, condition good, CDOW, 20 miles
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Harvest rules for the East Canyon 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 |
The drainage column of the limits chart puts the East Canyon Creek west of the Continental Divide. Statewide numbers apply on the East Canyon Creek wherever no reach rule is posted.
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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Around the East Canyon Creek on the map
Reservoirs and ponds near the East Canyon Creek
- Heart Lake, Garfield County6 miles
- Deep Lake, Garfield County7 miles
- Sweetwater Lake13 miles
- Meadow Lake13 miles
Stores that stock up the East Canyon Creek trips
- Gearhead Outfitters, 205 West 6th Streetsporting goods store, Glenwood Springs, 9 miles
- Gold Medal Nets LLCbait and tackle shop, Glenwood Springs, 10 miles
- Roaring Fork Anglersfly shop, Glenwood Springs, 11 miles
- Alpine Anglingbait and tackle shop, Carbondale, 20 miles
- Crystal Fly Shop & Decorfly shop, Carbondale, 21 miles
Hiring a guide for the East Canyon Creek
- Alpine Anglingfishing guide, Carbondale, (970) 963-9245
- Alpine Angling/Adventure Travel,Incfishing guide, Carbondale
- Elevated Angling, LLCfishing guide, Carbondale
- Into The Wild Kayak Fishing Adventures LLCfishing guide, Carbondale
- Scotts High Country Anglers LLCfishing guide, Parachute
- Crystal Fly Shop & Decorfly fishing guide, Carbondale, (970) 963-5741
- Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G LLCfly fishing guide, New Castle, (970) 404-1339
Nearest towns to the East Canyon Creek
- Glenwood Springs9 miles
- New Castle12 miles
- Silt18 miles
- Carbondale21 miles
Rivers within reach of the East Canyon Creek
- Canyon Creek5 miles
- No Name Creek5 miles
- Mitchell Creek6 miles
- Deep Creek, Garfield County7 miles
the East Canyon Creek on the county pages
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In photos
A camera tour of the water by East Canyon Creek
Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
Answers
The East Canyon Creek, question by question
Where in the state is the East Canyon Creek?
It runs through Garfield County.
Does the East Canyon Creek have special trout rules?
CPW lists no Gold Medal or special reach on it; the statewide trout limit applies.
Is the East Canyon Creek wadeable right now?
It is ungauged; nearby Colorado river pages carry flows.
How do Colorado anglers get down to the East Canyon Creek?
Try White River National Forest.
What is the trout limit on the East Canyon Creek?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
Is a CPW license required to fish the East Canyon 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.
How far is the nearest shop from the East Canyon Creek?
Gearhead Outfitters (9 miles).
Which sport fish does CPW tie to the East Canyon Creek?
CPW publishes no species list for it.
Which town works as a base for the East Canyon Creek?
About 4 miles away is Carbonate.
Plan a float or wade on the East Canyon Creek
Check the gauge and reach rules before you go.