Colorado Parks and Wildlife issues emergency fish salvage order for McKay Lake

Due to drought conditions, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued an emergency public salvage order for McKay Lake Open Space in Westminster. As of Wednesday, all bag and possession limits have been lifted.

The restrictions on flies and lures, as well as the requirement to catch and release largemouth bass, have been suspended at the lake.

CPW has stocked largemouth bass, channel catfish and black crappie in the lake. Anglers can also fish for common carp.

However, CPW said that anglers must have a valid Colorado fishing license and follow all legal angling methods. Commercial fishing is not allowed…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS