Bass in Colorado
4 species documented in Colorado, alongside live conditions on the state’s 58 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Colorado
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
127 records
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
86 records
White Bass
Morone chrysops
6 records
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
3 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest Colorado waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River | 25,073 sq mi | 142 cfs | — | 30 min ago |
| Colorado River | 17,849 sq mi | 1,920 cfs | 62°F | 30 min ago |
| South Platte River | 14,648 sq mi | 97.6 cfs | — | 45 min ago |
| San Juan River | 14,600 sq mi | 698 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Yampa River | 7,931 sq mi | 81.0 cfs | 60°F | 1h ago |
| Gunnison River | 7,923 sq mi | 1,030 cfs | 62°F | 45 min ago |
| Dolores River | 4,146 sq mi | 132 cfs | — | 15 min ago |
| Purgatoire River | 3,441 sq mi | 21.7 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| White River | 2,530 sq mi | 283 cfs | 39°F | 30 min ago |
| Roaring Fork River | 1,453 sq mi | 475 cfs | 59°F | 30 min ago |