Angler with a bent rod and golden aspens on a stillwater

Delaney Buttes and North Park lake trips

Drift boat fishing on public and private trophy stillwaters.

Public lakesFrom $450
Private lakesFrom $600
Group size1 to 2 anglers
Good forFamilies and beginners

Sagebrush lakes grow big trout

Chironomids, Callibaetis, damselflies, scuds and leeches keep these lakes full of thick, hard-fighting fish.

We fish the Delaney Buttes, including Gold Medal North Delaney, along with Lake John and five private lakes from 3 to 250 acres.

Private lakes

Managed as trophy fisheries with rainbows, browns, Yellowstone cutthroat, cut-bows, brook trout and tiger trout. Some reach ten pounds, and most trips cover two or three lakes.

Check open dates
Angler in a boat holding a large stillwater trout
Angler fighting a trout on the Delaney Buttes lakesAngler wading a North Park lake with a bent fly rodGuide and angler with a big trout on a North Park lake

Included

  • Orvis rods, reels, waders and boots
  • Leader, terminal tackle and flies
  • Transportation to and from the fly shop
  • Lunch and water on full-day and float trips

Bring with you

  • Your fishing license (sold at the shop)
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Rain jacket and fleece layers, even in August
  • Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray

Lake trip questions

Are lake trips good for beginners?

Yes. They are a great fit for families and first-timers, and our guides know the tactics these lakes require.

Are fishing licenses included?

No. We fish in Colorado and Wyoming, and you can buy either license at the shop by cash or check, or online from the state. Check with us first so you buy the right one.

Where do I meet my guide?

All trips start at the fly shop at 524 Main Street in Walden, usually between 7 and 8 am. Call a few days ahead to confirm your start time.

Guide and client wading in front of snow-capped peaks in North Park

Fish the Delaney Buttes

Check open dates or call the shop.