Sweitzer Lake State Park
State Park in Delta, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
PO Box 173
Delta, CO 81416
United States
Sweitzer Lake State Park
State Park in Delta, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
PO Box 173
Delta, CO 81416
United States
Children on two towed inflatables
Park Highlight
Explore Sweitzer Lake
Built solely for recreation, 137-surface-acre Sweitzer Lake is a day-use-only park. Water ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watch or just breathe in the clean air. Sit on the grass, at a picnic site or on the sandy shore, and enjoy the day.
Lake Facilities
Facilities
A boat ramp is located at the west end of the lake near the dam and can be accessed from E Road.
A sandy beach for all to enjoy! Colorado State Park swim beaches do not have lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk. Children must be supervised by adults at all times. Swimming is permitted in the swim area only.
Boating and Fishing
Boating
Power boating, sailing, jet skiing and canoeing are popular activities at Sweitzer Lake. Visitors also enjoy water skiing, swimming and scuba diving. Boaters are subject to Colorado boating statutes and regulation.
Fishing
Sweitzer Lake is considered a good fishing spot for youngsters with plentiful catfish, bluegill, green sunfish and carp. The lake is a largemouth bass trophy fishery. Sweitzer Lake is a catch-and-release-only lake. Fish in this lake contain selenium and are not edible.
Ice Fishing
Ice is usually considered unsafe at this lake. Please call the park office for weather conditions at 970-874-4258 before you visit. Ice fishing is allowed when conditions permit. Please use caution when ice fishing. Have proper safety equipment and follow safety guidelines.
Fish Species and Bag Limits
See the Fishing Atlas for fishable species at this location and the Fishing Brochure (PDF) for daily bag limits.
Fishing Awards and Records for Sweitzer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards anglers who catch big fish. Visit the Fishing Awards and Records page for more records.
Bring the Brochures with You
Fishing Brochure
Read up on the location you want to fish before you head out.
Download the BrochureLand and Water Regulations Brochure
Have a question about regulations? Check the brochure.
Download the BrochureMandatory Boat Inspections
To boat on the reservoir, a pre-launch boat inspection for aquatic nuisance species (ANS) at the boat ramp, an ANS stamp and a current boat registration are required.
Non-motorized, hand-launched kayaks, canoes, rafts, belly boats, float tubes, paddle boards and foldable boats do not need to be inspected.
Inspection Hours
Inspection hours are May to October from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are aquatic plants and animals that invade lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams, including zebra mussel, quagga mussel, New Zealand mudsnail, Asian carp, rusty crayfish and more.
Stop the Spread of ANSWater Activities
Jet Skiing
Jet skis are encouraged to use the area in the southwest corner of the lake to avoid conflict with other boaters. Ski counter-clockwise around the ski buoys in middle of the lake.
Paddle Boarding
Get on the water to enjoy stunning views and a full-body workout. Be sure to have one life jacket on board per person, as well as a sound-producing device (like a whistle). The wakeless zone is on the east side of the lake.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers must display a warning flag when diving. Divers must stay within a 100-foot radius of the flag. Vessels must stay 100 feet away from the diver's flag. Scuba divers must keep a distance of at least 100 feet from dam outlet structures. See Colorado Boating Statues and Regulations for more information.
Volleyball
Bring your own net and ball, and set up in area that will not interfere with other visitors.
Water Skiing
Ski counter-clockwise around the ski buoys in middle of the lake. Don't forget your orange flag!
Windsurfing
Windsurfing is welcome!