Collard Ranch State Wildlife Area
The Ranch is located along Tarryall Creek in Park County, just south of Hwy-285 near Como. It opens and closes on a schedule for day-use only hunting, angling, and/or wildlife viewing opportunities.
Collard Ranch is one of the newest State Wildlife Areas in Colorado. Purchased in March 2024 and only fully opened to the public use in Spring 2025. To enter you must have a SWA Pass, hunting or fishing license. See rules and schedule at CPW's dedicated website. Purchasing an SWA pass or a hunting/fishing license is easy and can be done online, by phone at 1-800-244-5613, or at any of CPW's sales locations.
Fly fish the headwaters of Tarryall Creek just downstream of Cline Ranch State Wildlife Area (SWA). Collard Ranch SWA is a 1,860 acres. 5 Miles of Tarryall Creek. Collard Ranch is near Como, Colorado at 9,600 feet elevation.
Fishing is only allowed May 1 through September 30. The property is open to hunting only from October 1 to December 31 as part of Game Management Unit 50.
Located just downstream of Cline Ranch SWA. Just like Cline Ranch, Collard Ranch is small creek fishing: 3 or 4 weight, 7-8 foot long fly rods are ideal. Fishing and casting Tarryall Creek will have some challenges due to willows that grow on the banks. A fisher can expect to catch Brook, Brown, and a few Rainbow trout.
- Suitable Activities: Exploring Nature, Fly Fishing
- Seasons: May, June, July, August, September
- Weather: View weather forecast
- 9,600 ft
- Land Manager: Colorado Parks & Wildlife
- Parking Permit Required: State Wildlife Area Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 6
- Maximum Party Size: 6
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 6
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