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South Delaney Butte Lake Fishing
A 156-acre Colorado lake in Jackson County at 8,120 feet.
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Jackson County
Getting to know South Delaney Butte Lake
Its mapped shoreline gives South Delaney Butte Lake close to 156 acres, all charted in Jackson County. At around 8,120 feet, it is high-country water. CPW files it under Delaney Butte Lakes SWA. The closest town on the Census list is Walden, some 10 miles away. It belongs to the CPW Northeast Region.
Its fish on the CPW roster: brown trout, cutbow, rainbow trout and snake river cutthroat trout. Boaters have 1 boat ramp to choose from. CPW sets the boating rule as Motor boats (gasoline). The Fishing Atlas rates access as easy and fishing pressure as high. Through the ice season: ice fishing listed as yes.
156acres
8,120feet elevation
1boat ramps
4species listed
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Which fish South Delaney Butte Lake holds
These South Delaney Butte Lake species rest on CPW listings and records, not a full net survey.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Ramps CPW maps at South Delaney Butte Lake
- Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on South Delaney Butte Lakeboat ramp, universal-water ramp, CDOW
Fishing access points at South Delaney Butte Lake
- Delaney Buttes Lake, Southeasy access, stocked: sub-catchables, 8,120 ft
Backup boat ramps near South Delaney Butte Lake
- Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on East Delaney Butte LakeEast Delaney Butte Lake, under a mile northeast
- Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on North Delaney Butte LakeNorth Delaney Butte Lake, under a mile north
- Lake John SWA near Walden (south)Lake John, 4 miles north
- Lake John SWA near Walden (north)Lake John, 6 miles north
- Cowdrey Lake SWACowdrey Lake, 12 miles northeast
- Seymour Lake SWASeymour Reservoir, 16 miles south
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Fish legal to carry home from South 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 |
The drainage column of the limits chart puts South Delaney Butte Lake east of the Continental Divide. Waters stay open day and night all year in Colorado; the chart rows set the bag at South Delaney Butte Lake.
Special regulations written for South 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
South Delaney Butte Lake beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Delaney Butte Lake | 156 | 8,120 | 1 | ||
| East Delaney Butte Lake | under a mile northeast | 67 | 8,117 | 1 | |
| North Delaney Butte Lake | 1 mile north | 233 | 8,150 | 1 | |
| Lake John near Walden, Jackson County, 568 acres | 5 miles north | 568 | 8,052 | 2 | |
| Teal Lake | 11 miles southwest | 13 | 8,809 | 0 | yes |
| Tiago Lake | 12 miles southwest | 6 | 8,849 | 0 | yes |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
Around South Delaney Butte Lake on the map
Reservoirs and ponds near South Delaney Butte Lake
- East Delaney Butte Lakeunder a mile northeast
- North Delaney Butte Lake1 mile north
- Lake John near Walden, Jackson County, 568 acres5 miles north
- Teal Lake11 miles southwest
- Tiago Lake12 miles southwest
Stores that stock up South Delaney Butte Lake trips
- Straightline Outdoor Sportsbait and tackle shop, Steamboat Springs, 25 miles
- Steamboat Flyfisherbait and tackle shop, Steamboat Springs, 25 miles
Hiring a guide for South Delaney Butte Lake
- North Park Fishing Club, LLCfishing guide, Steamboat Springs
- Flying Diamond Events, LLCfly fishing guide, Oak Creek
- Great Divide Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Steamboat Springs
- Steamboat Flyfisher LLCfly fishing guide, Steamboat Springs
Nearest towns to South Delaney Butte Lake
- Steamboat Springs25 miles
South Delaney Butte Lake on the county pages
- Jackson Countyseat: Walden
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In photos
Photo views of fishing water near South Delaney Butte Lake
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Answers
Colorado anglers ask this about South Delaney Butte Lake
In what part of the state is South Delaney Butte Lake?
Jackson County, CPW Northeast Region, about 10 miles from Walden.
Is South Delaney Butte Lake a big reservoir?
About 156 acres, at about 8,120 feet.
Can a trailered boat get onto South Delaney Butte Lake from a mapped ramp?
There are 1 boat ramp; Delaney Butte Lakes SWA on South Delaney Butte Lake heads the list.
Are trout part of the fishery at South Delaney Butte Lake?
Expect brown trout, cutbow, rainbow trout and snake river cutthroat trout.
What bag limit does the CPW chart set at South Delaney Butte Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Check the special regulation rows above as well.
Is a CPW license required to fish South Delaney Butte Lake?
Colorado sells no separate trout stamp; a CPW fishing license covers trout ($44.87 for adult residents, $124.01 for nonresidents), and anglers 16 and older need one.
Has CPW listed South Delaney Butte Lake for stocking recently?
No listing on the CPW trout report since 2024.
Which store on the list is nearest South Delaney Butte Lake?
Straightline Outdoor Sports, about 25 miles away.
Is South Delaney Butte Lake an ice fishing spot?
Its winter entry reads ice fishing listed as yes; drill test holes first.
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