East Leon Creek Fishing
A Colorado stream in Mesa County.
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Arriving on the East Leon Creek: what it is like
The East Leon Creek, a stream, drains part of Mesa County. About 14 miles separates the mapped point from Collbran.
Walk in from Grand Mesa National Forest. CPW maps 1 mapped fishing location along it.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (special-regulation, Gold Medal and fishing location layers), NHD flowlines, Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access points along the East Leon Creek
- Grand Mesa National ForestNational Forest
Public parcels on the East Leon Creek come from the CPW atlas property names.
CPW Fishing Atlas fishing location property names and Quality Waters access notes, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Where the East Leon Creek runs
Mapped access along the East Leon Creek
- Leon Creek, Eastmedium access, 9,818 ft
Backup boat ramps near the East Leon Creek
- Early Settlers Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 9 miles
- Island Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 10 miles
- Oak Point Ramp on Vega ReservoirVega Reservoir, 10 miles
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Harvest rules for the East Leon 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 Leon Creek west of the Continental Divide. Statewide numbers apply on the East Leon 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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Reservoirs and ponds near the East Leon Creek
- Colby Horse Park Reservoir1 mile
- Monument Reservoir #12 miles
- Hunter Reservoir2 miles
- Kenny Creek Reservoir2 miles
Hiring a guide for the East Leon Creek
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Nearest towns to the East Leon Creek
- Cedaredge16 miles
- Paonia18 miles
- Orchard City21 miles
- Battlement Mesa28 miles
Rivers within reach of the East Leon Creek
- West Leon Creekunder a mile
- Middle Leon Creek2 miles
- Monument Creek2 miles
- Bonita Creek5 miles
the East Leon Creek on the county pages
Piscifun gear to pack for the East Leon Creek
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A camera tour of the water by East Leon Creek
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The East Leon Creek, question by question
Where in the state is the East Leon Creek?
It runs through Mesa County.
Does the East Leon Creek have special trout rules?
CPW lists no Gold Medal or special reach on it; the statewide trout limit applies.
Is the East Leon Creek wadeable right now?
It is ungauged; nearby Colorado river pages carry flows.
How do Colorado anglers get down to the East Leon Creek?
Try Grand Mesa National Forest.
What is the trout limit on the East Leon 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 Leon 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 Leon Creek?
Our Colorado shop list has nothing inside 30 miles.
Which sport fish does CPW tie to the East Leon Creek?
CPW publishes no species list for it.
Which town works as a base for the East Leon Creek?
About 14 miles away is Collbran.
Plan a float or wade on the East Leon Creek
Check the gauge and reach rules before you go.