Non-Member Fishing License Season

All non- members must obtain a Tribal fishing permit to fish on designated Tribal waters. A Colorado State fishing license is not required to fish on Tribal waters but is required to fish on private property. See Stream Access for specific access restrictions on Tribal assignments, allotments, and private property.

Two-day access permits are required for any non-fishing adults (13 years and over) wishing to accompany a permitted fisherman on designated tribal waters. The access permit fee is $5.00 per adult and the permit is valid for 2 consecutive days when accompanying a permitted fisherman.

Fishing by permitted non-Tribal members is allowed on the Animas, Los Piños, Piedra, and San Juan Rivers through designated access points. Fishermen must use the access points identified on the maps to enter and exit stream corridors, which are located only on Tribal trust lands. Fishermen may move up or down the stream corridors without securing additional permission but may not continue on to allotted or private lands unless authorized by the landowner. The stream corridor is bound by a 5-foot distance from the edge of the water on both sides of the stream; fishermen may depart from this corridor only to the extent necessary to avoid a barrier located within the corridor. Use of designated access points and stream corridors is allowed for fishing only.

When you purchase a permit, you will receive one email with your sales receipt and a second email with your permit(s) attached. This is the only copy you will receive; they will not be sent by US mail. If they don’t appear in your inbox within a minute or two, please check your junk mail folder.

You can contact the Wildlife Division with questions or comments.