Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifts White River closures near Roaring Fork Valley

Colorado Parks and Wildlife have announced the agency is lifting the partial-day voluntary fishing closures on sections of the White River in Rio Blanco County due to increased water flows and colder water temperatures.

According to a press release, voluntary fishing closures are now lifted on the following sections of the White River, effective immediately:

• The North Fork White River from the White River National Forest boundary downstream to the confluence with the South Fork White River
• The South Fork White River from the White River National Forest boundary downstream to the confluence with the North Fork White River
• The White River from the confluence of the North Fork White River and the South Fork White River downstream to County Road 5

The original closures were put in place due to extreme low flow and high water temperature conditions on Aug. 15, the press release states.

“CPW wants to thank the public for complying with these voluntary fishing closures,” the release continues. “This support is crucial for protecting and conserving fish populations for future generations.”  

Anglers can visit CPW’s website at cpw.state.co.us/fishing for more information about destination water conditions before traveling.