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Graneros Creek Fishing
Special regulation water in Pueblo County.
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Colorado streams
The Graneros Creek: course, length and access
Anglers in Pueblo County fish the Graneros Creek as a working stream. The nearest town on the Census list is Rye, around 4 miles away.
CPW maps 1 reach with special fishing regulations, about 4.5 miles in all.
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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.
Special regulations
Special trout water on the Graneros Creek
| Reach | Miles | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Headwaters / US Forest Service boundary | 4.55 | brochure lists the rule |
Where a reach of the Graneros Creek carries a rule, that rule governs.
Special regulation text for the Graneros Creek
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| From the headwaters downstream to the usfs boundary: | Fishing prohibited. | p. 23 |
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 Graneros Creek mapped
The Graneros Creek has no mapped ramp; use public parcels and bridges.
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Colorado limits that apply on the Graneros 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 10, possession 10, 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 Graneros Creek falls in the Arkansas and South Fork Republican drainages. Unless a reach rule applies, these limits cover the Graneros 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.
Nearby
What sits near the Graneros Creek
Lakes to pair with the Graneros Creek
- San Isabel Lake7 miles
- Beckwith Reservoir8 miles
- Horseshoe Reservoir, Huerfano County21 miles
- Martin Lake21 miles
Bait and flies near the Graneros Creek
- South Shore Marinamarina, Pueblo, 29 miles
Registered outfitters around the Graneros Creek
- Colorado Adrenaline Fishingfishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 696-1089
- Rogers' Traditions: Faith, Family, Fishing LLCfishing guide, Pueblo West
- Steel City Anglersfishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 778-3059
- River Sister Fly Fishing LLCfly fishing guide, Colorado City
- The Drift Fly Shop LLCfly fishing guide, Pueblo, (719) 543-3900
Mountain and plains towns near the Graneros Creek
- Walsenburg21 miles
- Pueblo West31 miles
- Pueblo33 miles
- Florence34 miles
Streams to pair with the Graneros Creek
- Huerfano River27 miles
- Jones Creek27 miles
- Newlin Creek28 miles
- Little Medano Creek28 miles
Counties holding part of the Graneros Creek
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A photo lineup of the fish at Graneros Creek
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Answers
The Graneros Creek: the questions anglers bring
What part of Colorado does the Graneros Creek drain?
Its channel crosses Pueblo County.
Is the Graneros Creek stocked?
Regulated water: 1 reach.
Where are live cfs numbers for the Graneros Creek posted?
USGS runs no station here.
Can I fish the Graneros Creek without trespassing?
Access is not mapped; respect private banks.
How many trout may I keep from the Graneros Creek under CPW rules?
Special rules apply on 1 reach. Brochure text: Fishing prohibited.
What is the nonresident fee for the Graneros 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 Graneros Creek?
South Shore Marina, about 29 miles away.
Which trout hold in the Graneros Creek?
Species are unpublished.
Which Census place is the shortest drive from the Graneros Creek?
Rye, 4 miles out.
Block out a day on the Graneros Creek
Buy the CPW license online before heading out.