Confluence Lake Fishing
A 59-acre Colorado lake in Delta County at 4,918 feet.
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Confluence Lake at a glance
Confluence Lake holds around 59 surface acres within Delta County. CPW gives an elevation of roughly 4,918 feet. Access runs through Confluence Park. For gas and groceries, Delta sits under a mile off. It falls inside the Southwest Region on CPW maps.
Anglers come here for black bullhead, black crappie, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and trout, by the CPW list. Boating allowed: Non-motorized. Reaching it is easy; crowds are high, CPW says. CPW winter status: ice fishing listed as no.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Every chip for Confluence Lake comes from a CPW list, a state record or the trout stocking report.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Putting in at Confluence Lake
Bring a float tube or use a ramp nearby: Confluence Lake has none mapped.
Walk-up spots at Confluence Lake
- Confluence Lake fishing access near Delta, Confluence Park 2accessible fishing area
- Confluence Lake fishing access near Delta, Confluence Parkaccessible pier, easy access, stocked: catchable trout, 4,918 ft
Other CPW ramps around Confluence Lake
- Boat Ramp on Sweitzer LakeSweitzer Lake, 3 miles southeast
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Bag limits at Confluence Lake
| Species | Bag and possession | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee) | Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Brook trout 8 inches or less (bonus) | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Kokanee salmon | Daily bag 10, possession 10 | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Walleye, saugeye and sauger | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass | Daily bag 5, possession 5, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Smallmouth bass | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White bass, striped bass and wiper | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Channel, flathead and blue catfish | Daily bag 10, possession 10, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| White and black crappie | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Bluegill and other sunfish | Daily bag 20, possession 20, in aggregate | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Yellow perch | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Tiger muskie | Daily bag 1, possession 1; at least 36 inches long | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
| Northern pike and bullhead | No bag or possession limit | Open all year, day and night, unless a special regulation says otherwise |
CPW splits some limits by drainage, and Confluence Lake falls west of the Continental Divide. Colorado has no closed season by species, so the chart applies all year at Confluence Lake unless a special rule says otherwise.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Recent trout releases at Confluence Lake
Catchable trout reached Confluence Lake often enough to earn 10 listings on the CPW report; the last is October 16, 2026.
| Report date | What CPW lists |
|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| March 20, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| March 13, 2026 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| October 24, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| October 10, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| April 11, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| February 20, 2025 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
| October 18, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| March 29, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Southwest Region |
| February 14, 2024 | catchable trout, CPW Northwest Region |
CPW Fish Stocking Report (catchable trout of about 10 inches; the date is when CPW added the water to its weekly list), 2024 to October 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Colorado stocking.
Measuring Confluence Lake against close lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Lake | 59 | 4,918 | 0 | yes | |
| Sweitzer Lake | 4 miles southeast | 132 | 5,123 | 1 | |
| Pitcairn Reservoir | 11 miles north | 8 | 9,391 | 0 | |
| Davies Reservoir Little | 12 miles north | 8 | 9,109 | 0 | |
| Davies Reservoir Big | 12 miles north | 9 | 9,391 | 0 | |
| Granby Reservoir # 7 | 17 miles north | 13 | 9,894 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
What sits near Confluence Lake
Lakes to pair with Confluence Lake
- Sweitzer Lake4 miles southeast
- Pitcairn Reservoir11 miles north
- Davies Reservoir Little12 miles north
- Davies Reservoir Big12 miles north
- Granby Reservoir # 717 miles north
Bait and flies near Confluence Lake
- Walker's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Whitewater, 19 miles
- Cj's Fly Shopfly shop, Montrose, 22 miles
- Ed's Fly Shopfly shop, Montrose, 22 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Montrosesporting goods store, Montrose, 24 miles
Registered outfitters around Confluence Lake
- Colorado Fishing Company LLCfishing guide, Montrose
- Uncompahgre Valley Anglersfishing guide, Uncompahgre River, Montrose
- Western Anglers Guide Service LLCfishing guide, Grand Junction
- Colorado West Slope Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Grand Junction
Mountain and plains towns near Confluence Lake
- Deltaunder a mile
- Orchard City8 miles
- Olathe11 miles
Counties holding part of Confluence Lake
- Delta Countyseat: Delta
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Species photos for anglers bound for Confluence Lake
Photo: Duane Raver, Public domain
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
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Photo: United States Fish and Wildlife Services, Public domain
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Photo: Nick Loveland, CC0 1.0
Planning notes for Confluence Lake in Q and A form
Which Colorado town makes the handiest base for Confluence Lake?
It lies in Delta County, CPW Southwest Region, under a mile from Delta.
How much surface does Confluence Lake spread across when full?
The outline measures about 59 acres, at about 4,918 feet.
How many CPW ramps reach the water at Confluence Lake?
No boat ramp appears for it.
Which species does CPW list for Confluence Lake?
The CPW roster names black bullhead, black crappie, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and trout.
How many trout can I keep at Confluence Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate.
How much is a one-day license for Confluence Lake?
Fishing two lines at once takes the $14.24 second-rod stamp on top of the license; adult residents pay $44.87 for the license and nonresidents $124.01.
How often does CPW stock Confluence Lake?
Yes: 10 listings on the CPW catchable trout report (3 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024); latest October 16, 2026.
Where do anglers at Confluence Lake get supplies?
Walker's Bait & Tackle, 19 miles out.
What does CPW say about ice at Confluence Lake?
ice fishing listed as no, per CPW; conditions change daily.
Plan a Colorado day at Confluence Lake
Fees, stamps and special rules sit on the license page.