Horsethief Canyon SWA Access provides hunting and fishing opportunities along the Colorado River in Mesa County, with warm-water fishing available and waterfowl hunting permitted in designated areas.

Public access is restricted from March 15–July 15 (except during spring turkey season) and between sunset and sunrise (except while fishing and hunting).

All turkey and waterfowl hunting west of Blind #1 and south of the Colorado River require reservations through CPW's Hunting Reservation System.