Delaney Butte Lakes Fishing Regulations
Jackson County, Colorado · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Delaney Butte Lakes is a lake in Jackson County, Colorado. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout. These rules replace Colorado's statewide limits on this water.
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Delaney Butte Lakes limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesScented lure min size: 1.5″ · Artificial Only | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Brown Trout | 14–20" slot | Catch & release only | Always open |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
 Cutthroat Trout | 18–22" slot | Catch & release only | Always open |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
 Golden Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Lake Trout | – | 2 | Always open |
 Rainbow Trout | 18–22" slot | Catch & release only | Always open |
| – | 2 | Always open | |
 Steelhead | – | 2 | Always open |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Colorado's statewide regulations.
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Delaney Butte Lakes fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Delaney Butte Lakes?
7 species have rules specific to Delaney Butte Lakes: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Delaney Butte Lakes?
No size limit is listed for Brook Trout on Delaney Butte Lakes, and the daily bag limit is 2.
What is the brown trout limit on Delaney Butte Lakes?
Brown Trout are catch and release only on Delaney Butte Lakes. Limits change during the year.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Delaney Butte Lakes?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Delaney Butte Lakes. Limits change during the year.
Is Delaney Butte Lakes catch and release?
Some rules on Delaney Butte Lakes are catch and release only, covering Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Colorado statewide fishing rules apply on Delaney Butte Lakes?
Where Delaney Butte Lakes has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Colorado's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.
Other Colorado waters with special regulations
- South Platte River
- Yampa River
- Colorado River
- White River
- Poudre River · Larimer
- Gunnison River
- Blue River · Grand, Summit
- Roaring Fork River
- Arkansas River · Chaffee , Lake , Fremont , Pueblo
- Animas River · La Plata
- Eagle River · Eagle
- Taylor River
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