North Delaney, Walden Colorado - North Delaney Butte Lake is an artificial flies and lures only body of water with excellent brown trout fishing. Species in North Delaney: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Longnose Sucker
North Delaney Butte Lake is one of only three Gold Medal Lakes in Colorado (the others being Spinney Mountain Reservoir and Steamboat Lake). This lake is managed as a wild brown trout egg source for the entire state, providing a million plus eggs each year. The artificial flies and lures only rule enforced here serves to protect this incredible fishery. All brown trout between 14 and 20 inches must be returned to the water immediately. Typical depths are in the 12-15 foot range with a maximum depth of 30 feet. There are two toilets and one shade shelter here. North Delaney serves up some very large trout and it is fished easily from shore. If you have a float tube, you’ll find this is one of the best places to utilize it.
Getting there: From Walden, drive 0.5 mile west omn CO 14, then turn right onto Jackson County Road 12 and follow it 5.3 miles to Jackson County Road 18. Go 4.5 miles west on Jackson CR 18 to Jackson CR 5, then go north 0.5 mile to lakes. Fees: Habitat Stamp required. Boating: Wakeless. Ice Fishing: Ice fishing is allowed
