Endangered Fish of Colorado


The following fish are listed as Endangered in Colorado:

Bonytail
Colorado squawfish
Humpback chub
Razorback sucker
Rio Grande sucker

The fish below are listed as Threatened in Colorado:

Arkansas darter
Greenback cutthroat trout

Any of these species caught by any method must be returned to the water immediately. You can take steps to ensure the best chance of survival for the fish.


Source:

Colorado Division of Wildlife. Colorado Fishing Season Information and Wildlife Property Directory, 1993-1995. Colorado Department of Natural Resources.


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