Horsethief Canyon SWA provides access to the Colorado River for warm-water fishing and waterfowl hunting in a 1,439-acre area west of Fruita.

Access is restricted from March 15–July 15 (except during spring turkey season) and between sunset and sunrise (except while fishing and hunting), with all turkey and waterfowl hunting west of Blind #1 requiring reservations.

Waterfowl hunting is prohibited Wednesday–Friday except on holidays, and only shotguns, hand-held bows, muzzleloaders, and falconry are permitted.