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Sweitzer Lake Fishing
A 132-acre Colorado lake in Delta County at 5,123 feet.
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Delta County
Sweitzer Lake: setting, size and how to reach it
Sweitzer Lake spreads over roughly 132 acres of Delta County, by its mapped outline. Its surface sits near 5,123 feet above sea level. Sweitzer Lake State Park manages the ground around it. Plan supplies in Delta, near 4 miles from the shore. In CPW terms it is a Southwest Region water.
CPW records common carp and green sunfish in this water. Launching happens at 1 boat ramp. The boating entry reads Motor boats (gasoline). CPW calls access easy; pressure runs medium. For hard water, CPW has ice fishing listed as no.
132acres
5,123feet elevation
1boat ramps
2species listed
Fish from Sweitzer Lake carry an eating advisory: CDPHE advisory.
CPW Fishing Atlas 2025 layers (waterbody outline, Boatable Waters, fishing locations), Census places, retrieved October 25, 2026.
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Fish CPW lists for Sweitzer Lake
Tap a fish to open its Colorado page, with limits and records, from Sweitzer Lake.
CPW Boatable Waters species field, CPW state records and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Access
Launching a boat at Sweitzer Lake
- Boat Ramp on Sweitzer Lakeboat ramp, ANS inspection, State Parks; Sweitzer Lake State Park
Atlas fishing locations at Sweitzer Lake
- Sweitzer Lake fishing access near Delta, Sweitzer Lake State Park 2accessible fishing area
- Sweitzer Lake fishing access near Delta, Sweitzer Lake State Park 3accessible fishing area
- Sweitzer Lake fishing access near Delta, Sweitzer Lake State Parkaccessible pier, easy access, 5,123 ft
CPW boat ramp and Fishing Atlas fishing location layers, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Limits
Harvest rules for Sweitzer 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 |
Drainage matters for walleye, wiper and perch limits; Sweitzer Lake sits west of the Continental Divide. Outside any special regulation, these statewide numbers govern Sweitzer Lake.
Brochure rules for Sweitzer Lake
| Water as printed | Rule | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Sweitzer Lake | All fish except carp must be returned to the water immediately. | p. 37 |
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
How Sweitzer Lake measures up to the water around it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation ft | Boat ramps | On the trout report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweitzer Lake | 132 | 5,123 | 1 | ||
| Confluence Lake | 4 miles northwest | 59 | 4,918 | 0 | yes |
| Pitcairn Reservoir | 14 miles north | 8 | 9,391 | 0 | |
| Davies Reservoir Little | 15 miles north | 8 | 9,109 | 0 | |
| Davies Reservoir Big | 15 miles north | 9 | 9,391 | 0 | |
| Granby Reservoir # 7 | 19 miles north | 13 | 9,894 | 0 |
CPW Fishing Atlas, ramp layer and stocking report, retrieved October 25, 2026.
Nearby
The ground surrounding Sweitzer Lake
Other reservoirs within a drive of Sweitzer Lake
- Confluence Lake4 miles northwest
- Pitcairn Reservoir14 miles north
- Davies Reservoir Little15 miles north
- Davies Reservoir Big15 miles north
- Granby Reservoir # 719 miles north
Where to buy line and lures near Sweitzer Lake
- Cj's Fly Shopfly shop, Montrose, 18 miles
- Ed's Fly Shopfly shop, Montrose, 18 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Montrosesporting goods store, Montrose, 20 miles
- Walker's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Whitewater, 23 miles
Outfitters who fish Sweitzer 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
Beds and gas close to Sweitzer Lake
- Delta4 miles
- Olathe8 miles
- Orchard City8 miles
County guides that cover Sweitzer Lake
- Delta Countyseat: Delta
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In photos
Reservoirs and creeks near Sweitzer Lake in photos
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Answers
Before you drive to Sweitzer Lake, read these
Where in Colorado is Sweitzer Lake?
CPW maps it in Delta County, CPW Southwest Region, about 4 miles from Delta.
How many acres does Sweitzer Lake cover on CPW maps?
Close to 132 acres by the CPW outline, at about 5,123 feet.
Which ramp do boaters back down at Sweitzer Lake?
Yes: 1 boat ramp; Boat Ramp on Sweitzer Lake is one.
Which gamefish does CPW tie to Sweitzer Lake?
CPW lists common carp and green sunfish.
Does the brochure print a special rule for Sweitzer Lake?
Trout, arctic char, grayling, salmon and whitefish (not kokanee): Daily bag 4, possession 8, in aggregate. Extra rules from the brochure apply; they are above.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Sweitzer Lake on a short license?
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.
When did CPW last list Sweitzer Lake for trout?
Not on the stocking report in recent years.
Where can I pick up bait on the way to Sweitzer Lake?
Closest on our list: Cj's Fly Shop, 18 miles.
Can I drill holes at Sweitzer Lake?
CPW lists ice fishing listed as no; no ice is ever certified safe.
Give Sweitzer Lake an early start
Buy the CPW license online before you leave.