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Brook Trout
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North Delaney Butte Lake Fishing
A 233-acre Colorado lake in Jackson County at 8,150 feet.
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Jackson County
The short version on North Delaney Butte Lake
The CPW outline of North Delaney Butte Lake encloses about 233 acres in Jackson County. Elevation on the Fishing Atlas reads 8,150 feet. On the Fishing Atlas, the property is Delaney Butte Lakes SWA. Around 10 miles separates the water from Walden. CPW manages it out of the Northeast Region.
Expect brown trout, cutbow and rainbow trout, according to CPW. CPW gives it Gold Medal standing. There are 1 boat ramp on its shore. Boat use on file: Motor boats (gasoline). Access is easy, pressure high, per the atlas. Winter note: ice fishing listed as yes.
233acres
8,150feet elevation
1boat ramps
3species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Targets for a day at North Delaney Butte Lake
CPW sources tie these fish to North Delaney Butte Lake; others may swim there too.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Boat ramps at North Delaney Butte Lake
- Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on North Delaney Butte Lakeboat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
Where to fish from the bank at North Delaney Butte Lake
- Delaney Buttes Lake, Northeasy access, stocked: sub-catchables, 8,150 ft
More places to launch near North Delaney Butte Lake
- Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on East Delaney Butte LakeEast Delaney Butte Lake, 1 mile southeast
- Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on South Delaney Butte LakeSouth Delaney Butte Lake, 1 mile south
- Lake John SWA near Walden (south)Lake John, 3 miles north
- Lake John SWA near Walden (north)Lake John, 5 miles north
- Cowdrey Lake SWACowdrey Lake, 11 miles northeast
- Seymour Lake SWASeymour Reservoir, 17 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Colorado limits that apply at North Delaney Butte 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 |
| 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 | Daily bag 20, possession 20 | 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 |
Read the east of the Continental Divide rows of the statewide chart for North Delaney Butte Lake. The chart above is the baseline at North Delaney Butte Lake; a brochure entry can override it.
Rules that change at North Delaney Butte Lake
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Delaney Butte Lakes (North, South & East) | Artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or lures must be 1.5 inches or longer. Bag and possession limit for trout is 2. Brown trout 14–20 inches long must be returned to the water immediately. Rainbow, cutthroat and cutbow trout 18– 22 inches long must be returned to the water immediately. | p. 17 |
| North Delaney Butte Lake: | Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of standing water line. Fishing prohibited from dam and within 100 feet of dam Sept. 15–Nov. 15. | p. 17 |
| South Delaney Butte Lake: | Fishing prohibited in inlet upstream of standing water line. | p. 17 |
Special regulations as printed in the 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 11 to 39, checked against CPW Chapter W-1 (as approved 13 November 2025); retrieved October 2026.
Statewide bag and possession chart, 2026 Colorado Fishing brochure (CPW, season March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), p. 10, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Compare
Sizing North Delaney Butte Lake up against the reservoirs nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Delaney Butte Lake | 233 | 8,150 | 1 | ||
| East Delaney Butte Lake | under a mile southeast | 67 | 8,117 | 1 | |
| South Delaney Butte Lake | 1 mile south | 156 | 8,120 | 1 | |
| Lake John near Walden, Jackson County, 568 acres | 4 miles north | 568 | 8,052 | 2 | |
| Cowdrey Lake | 11 miles northeast | 70 | 7,932 | 1 | yes |
| Teal Lake | 12 miles southwest | 13 | 8,809 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Close to North Delaney Butte Lake
Backup lakes when North Delaney Butte Lake is slow
- East Delaney Butte Lakeunder a mile southeast
- South Delaney Butte Lake1 mile south
- Lake John near Walden, Jackson County, 568 acres4 miles north
- Cowdrey Lake11 miles northeast
- Teal Lake12 miles southwest
Shops worth the stop before North Delaney Butte Lake
- Straightline Outdoor Sportsbait and tackle shop, Steamboat Springs, 25 miles
- Steamboat Flyfisherbait and tackle shop, Steamboat Springs, 25 miles
Guide businesses near North Delaney Butte Lake
- North Park Fishing Club, LLCfishing guide, Steamboat Springs
- Great Divide Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Steamboat Springs
- Steamboat Flyfisher LLCfly fishing guide, Steamboat Springs
Towns that work as a base camp for North Delaney Butte Lake
- Steamboat Springs25 miles
County pages touching North Delaney Butte Lake
- Jackson Countyseat: Walden
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Know your fish
Telling the species of North Delaney Butte Lake apart by photo
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Answers
North Delaney Butte Lake: the questions Colorado anglers bring
Which Colorado county holds North Delaney Butte Lake?
Look in Jackson County, CPW Northeast Region, about 10 miles from Walden.
What size is North Delaney Butte Lake on CPW maps?
Roughly 233 acres, at about 8,150 feet.
Which ramp is closest at North Delaney Butte Lake?
1 boat ramp, including Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on North Delaney Butte Lake.
What might a Colorado angler hook at North Delaney Butte Lake?
CPW records show brown trout, cutbow and rainbow trout.
Which limits apply at North Delaney Butte Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. The brochure adds a water-specific rule, shown above.
What does a CPW license cost for a trip to North Delaney Butte 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.
Does CPW stock North Delaney Butte Lake?
CPW has not listed it on the weekly report.
How far is the nearest tackle shop from North Delaney Butte Lake?
Straightline Outdoor Sports is roughly 25 miles off.
Does North Delaney Butte Lake freeze for anglers?
The Fishing Atlas shows ice fishing listed as yes; check ice yourself before stepping out.
Is North Delaney Butte Lake Gold Medal water?
Yes. The brochure lists it among the Gold Medal lakes ("North Delaney Butte Lake in Jackson Co.").
Hitch the boat and head for North Delaney Butte Lake
Read the limits above, then pick a ramp.