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Fishers Peak State Park, a guide for Colorado hunters
State park in Las Animas County; 19,253 acres.
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Getting to Fishers Peak State Park
Inside the Fishers Peak State Park listing
19,253 acres is the figure the CPW Managed Properties layer gives for Fishers Peak State Park. Rank by area: 2nd of the 31 state parks with hunting we cover. It is one of 2 state parks with hunting inside Las Animas County. It falls in CPW Area 11, Southeast Region, where the Trinidad E district wildlife manager patrols.
Species the agency lists here: Deer, Elk, Black bear, Mountain lion, Wild turkey, Big game.
From the agency page, 2026 Recreation Lands brochure, p. 61 (Colorado Parks and Wildlife); retrieved 2026-11-04, checked November 5, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Fishers Peak State Park
Access rules on Fishers Peak State Park
Vehicles entering Fishers Peak State Park display a state parks pass. Rule #100.b.3 of the park regulations: designated areas and seasons only.
Park regulations, hunting items:
- Hunting access is permitted for licensed big game (deer, elk, mountain lion and bear) or turkey hunters with a hunting access permit in accordance with parts (1) through (3) below: (1) A special use permit authorizing access will be issued to successful applicants through a drawing as provided in these regulations. Failure to comply with the conditions stated in the permit, statutes or regulations may result in permit revocation. (2) Only a successful special use permit holder and one nonhunting companion are allowed on the property. (3) Vehicles involved in hunting use of the park are required to have a valid Colorado State Parks Pass, unless the vehicle displays a Disabled Veteran license plate or Purple Heart license plate.
From the agency source, 2026 State Park Land and Water Regulations; checked November 5, 2026.
Finding Fishers Peak State Park on the ground
Mapped centre: 37.0623, -104.4785.
point from CPW Managed Properties (public access only) layer, CPWAdminData (1 polygon) (polygon centroid); checked November 5, 2026.
Unit map facts for Fishers Peak State Park
Check the license against the unit; Fishers Peak State Park falls in 1 GMU: GMU 140.
Bull elk hunters in GMU 140 must count points before shooting. The lion season closes when group 20 reaches its limit.
There is no property-level harvest figure for Fishers Peak State Park; GMU 140 topped the 2024 unit tables with 109 elk.
| Unit | Species | Harvest | Hunters | Pct success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 140 | Elk | 109 | 265 | 41% |
| GMU 140 | Deer | 45 | 183 | 25% |
| GMU 140 | Pronghorn | 68 | 87 | 77% |
| GMU 140 | Black bear | 2 | – | – |
GMU overlay from the CPW Big Game GMU layer; unit rules from the 2026 Big Game brochure; 2024 elk harvest by GMU, 2024 deer harvest by GMU, 2024 pronghorn harvest by GMU, 2024 bear harvest by GMU; checked November 5, 2026.
Fishers Peak State Park: which hunts are open when
32 big game season rows from the 2026 brochures are valid in the units of Fishers Peak State Park. No draw is needed for the elk and wild turkey OTC rows. Not listed: 5 private-only or RFW rows. The spring gobbler line is 2026; check CPW for 2027.
| Species | Method | Sex | License | Opens | Closes | Units here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | Archery | cow | Limited, nonresident | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Archery | cow | OTC, residents | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Archery | either sex | Limited, nonresident | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Archery | either sex | OTC, residents | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Muzzleloader | cow | Limited draw | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Muzzleloader | either sex | Limited draw | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Rifle | either sex | Limited draw | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Rifle | cow | Limited draw | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Second rifle | bull | OTC | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Rifle | cow | Limited draw | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Third rifle | bull | OTC | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Rifle | cow | Limited draw | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Rifle | either sex | Limited draw | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | 140 |
| Elk | Rifle | cow | Limited, late | Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | 140 |
| Deer | Archery | buck | Limited draw | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Deer | Muzzleloader | buck | Limited draw | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | 140 |
| Deer | Rifle | buck | Limited draw | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 140 |
| Deer | Rifle | buck | Limited draw | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | 140 |
| Deer | Rifle | buck | Limited draw | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | 140 |
| Pronghorn | Muzzleloader | buck | Limited draw | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | 140 |
| Pronghorn | Muzzleloader | doe | Limited draw | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | 140 |
| Pronghorn | Rifle | buck | Limited draw | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | 140 |
| Pronghorn | Rifle | doe | Limited draw | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | 140 |
| Black bear | Archery | either sex | Limited draw | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Black bear | Rifle | either sex | Limited draw | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Black bear | Muzzleloader | either sex | Limited draw | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | 140 |
| Black bear | Rifle | either sex | Limited draw | Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | 140 |
| Mountain lion | All methods | – | Group harvest limit | Nov 23, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | 140 |
| Wild turkey | Spring | – | Limited draw | Apr 11, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | 140 |
| Wild turkey | Spring | – | OTC | Apr 11, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | 140 |
| Wild turkey | Fall | – | Limited, late | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | 140 |
| Wild turkey | Fall | – | OTC | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | 140 |
Season rows and hunt codes from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure, the 2026 Small Game and Waterfowl brochure, the Turkey brochure and the Mountain Lion brochure; property access dates still apply; checked November 5, 2026.
Other public ground within reach of Fishers Peak State Park
Head 3 miles east and you reach James M John SWA. Around it on the map: 4 SWAs, 1 state park and 1 trust land parcel.
| Public land | Kind | Acres | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M John SWA | SWA | 8,200 | Las Animas | 3 miles | east |
| Lake Dorothey SWA | SWA | 4,500 | Las Animas | 6 miles | southeast |
| Trinidad Lake State Park | State park | 2,512 | Las Animas | 8 miles | northwest |
| Spanish Peaks SWA | SWA | 6,450 | Las Animas | 22 miles | northwest |
| Aguilar Tv Hill STL | State trust land | 500 | Las Animas | 24 miles | north |
| Bosque Del Oso SWA | SWA | 30,000 | Las Animas | 26 miles | west |
Point: CPW Managed Properties (public access only) layer, CPWAdminData (1 polygon) (polygon centroid). Straight-line distances. Closed places from lands.json closed rows. Statewide public land map.
Stores, processors and towns for Fishers Peak State Park
From the Fishers Peak State Park point, Trinidad sits 8 miles away. For licenses in person, the Pueblo CPW office is 84 miles off.
| Place | County | Population | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad | Las Animas | 8,183 | 8 miles | north |
| Hoehne | Las Animas | – | 16 miles | north |
| Weston | Las Animas | – | 22 miles | west |
| Stonewall Gap | Las Animas | – | 31 miles | west |
| Walsenburg | Huerfano | 3,035 | 43 miles | northwest |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024 estimates); CPW offices from the CPW Contact Us page; businesses from services.json listings; straight-line miles. Checked November 5, 2026.
Legal light on Fishers Peak State Park, opener by opener
The CPW brochures print Denver sunrise and sunset tables with town offsets; the times for Fishers Peak State Park here are worked out with the NOAA solar formula for its own location.
| Date | Opener | Sunrise | Sunset | Elk window | Duck window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Archery opener | 6:27 a.m. | 7:26 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 7:56 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Muzzleloader opens | 6:35 a.m. | 7:11 p.m. | 6:05 a.m. to 7:41 p.m. | 6:05 a.m. to 7:11 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Second rifle opens | 7:12 a.m. | 6:09 p.m. | 6:42 a.m. to 6:39 p.m. | 6:42 a.m. to 6:09 p.m. |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Duck season opens | 7:16 a.m. | 6:04 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 6:34 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 6:04 p.m. |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Lion season opens | 6:43 a.m. | 4:42 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 6:13 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:06 a.m. | 4:42 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure and the Small Game and Waterfowl brochure; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Mountain Time); checked November 5, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Classes and banquets near Fishers Peak State Park
Near this ground as of November 4, 2026: 1 listing ahead, starting with RMEF Trinidad Chapter Banquet.
| Scheduled | Event | Miles off | Where held | Link | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 | RMEF Trinidad Chapter Banquet · RMEF banquet in Trinidad | 8 | Trinidad, Las Animas County | Buy tickets | Source |
What the region around Fishers Peak State Park looks like
Fishers Peak State Park hunters: public range plus clubs
For a no-dues line, Fishers Peak State Park hunters head 8 miles to Trinidad Lake Archery Range. After the public range come the nearest clubs within 30 miles.
From the CPW Shooting Range Finder, ranges’ own pages and directory listings, checked November 5, 2026.
Quick answers about Fishers Peak State Park
Whom should I phone with questions about Fishers Peak State Park?
CPW Pueblo Office in Pueblo, (719) 561-5300 (84 miles away).
What is the closest town with services to Fishers Peak State Park?
The closest town with a page here is Trinidad (8 miles).
Is it legal to hunt over bait on Fishers Peak State Park?
No. It is illegal to hunt big game, turkey, small game or migratory birds over bait in Colorado, whoever placed it.
What must I wear on Fishers Peak State Park during rifle season?
At least 500 square inches of solid orange or pink above the waist and a hat; archers hunting during rifle seasons wear it too.
How do reservations work on Fishers Peak State Park?
State park entrance pass required (daily vehicle pass or annual pass). Parks regulation #100.b.3: hunting is allowed only in areas designated by the Division during hunting seasons. Park-specific hunting rules: Hunting access is permitted for licensed big game (deer, elk, mountain lion and bear) or
When must I stop shooting on Fishers Peak State Park each evening?
5:56 a.m. to 5:24 p.m. for big game on November 7, 2026 (Las Animas County, NOAA solar formula). See the table above for other dates.
Which pass must I carry on Fishers Peak State Park?
You need the parks pass and a hunting license, and you hunt only where the park designates.
Where can I read the source for Fishers Peak State Park?
Read the official source before each trip.
What counties does Fishers Peak State Park reach into?
Inside Las Animas County.
What size is Fishers Peak State Park on the agency count?
The CPW Managed Properties layer lists 19,253 acres.
Which animals does the agency list for Fishers Peak State Park?
On record: deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, wild turkey and big game. Seasons and licenses still decide what is open.
Which GMU numbers does Fishers Peak State Park fall in?
The ground lies in GMU 140, and a big game license must be valid for the unit.
Do elk point rules or CWD testing apply on Fishers Peak State Park?
Elk point rules: GMU 140. These GMUs are not on the 2026 mandatory elk CWD list.
How do I get an elk tag for Fishers Peak State Park?
Yes: 4 over-the-counter elk rows are valid in these units, for example archery (OTC, residents).
Fishers Peak State Park: the final check
Snow and mud close roads in Colorado without much notice; check access to Fishers Peak State Park before the drive.
Sources: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4; seasons from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure. Checked November 5, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Paul VanDerWerf (CC BY 2.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); Adam Buzzo (CC BY 2.0); Kahunapule Michael Johnson (CC BY-SA 2.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain).