Yampa River reopens for recreation, but seasonal fishing closure remains in place

Yampa River reopens for recreation, but seasonal fishing closure remains in place

The Yampa River will reopen for recreation on Friday, Oct. 30, according to a Thursday news release from the city, but a seasonal fishing closure remains in effect until Nov. 15 at the confluence of Fish Creek and the Yampa River to protect spawning mountain whitefish. Locations that remain closed include the pool where Fish Creek meets the Yampa River, Fish Creek upstream to Rollingstone Drive Bridge and the Yampa River 100 feet upstream and 20…