When was Confluence Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 13 to 19, 2026, according to Colorado agency reports.

How often is Confluence Lake stocked?

It was stocked 4 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and October.

Is Confluence Lake stocked often?

The most stocked water in Delta County (46 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 95% of Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Confluence Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Confluence Lake trout stocking

Delta County, Colorado · lake · 4,919 ft elevation

Confluence Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 13 to 19, 2026). We have 46 stockings on record since Mar 2, 2015, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March and October.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Mar 13 to 19, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

Water temperature

62°F

Ideal for trout

The most stocked water in Delta County (46 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 95% of Colorado waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: GUNNISON RIVER AT DELTA, CO (under 1 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 62°F
Flow: 475 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.43 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 66 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 459 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 8:15 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Confluence Lake

Tonight
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
69°F
Rain Showers Likely
55% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
45°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
12% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday
75°F
Sunny
wind 0 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Confluence Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March and October.

By month, all years

Stockings of Confluence Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Feb	Mar	Apr	Sep	Oct
2026		2
2025	1		1		2
2024	1	1			1
2023		2			1
2022	1	1			1
2021		3	1		2
2020			1	1	1
2019	2	1	1		2

Stocking history

20262 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Mar 13Latest Mar 13 to Mar 19	Trout	1 week
Week of Mar 6 Mar 6 to Mar 12	Trout	20 weeks

20254 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Oct 17 Oct 17 to Oct 23	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Oct 3 Oct 3 to Oct 9	Trout	26 weeks
Week of Apr 4 Apr 4 to Apr 10	Trout	50 days
Week of Feb 13 Feb 13 to Feb 19	Trout	125 days

20243 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Oct 11 Oct 11 to Oct 17	Trout	29 weeks
Week of Mar 22 Mar 22 to Mar 28	Trout	44 days
Week of Feb 7 Feb 7 to Feb 13	Trout	127 days

20233 stockings

Week of Oct 3 trout
Week of Mar 31 trout
Week of Mar 1 trout

20223 stockings

Week of Oct 7 trout
Week of Mar 15 trout
Week of Feb 10 trout

20216 stockings

Week of Oct 12 trout
Week of Oct 5 trout
Week of Apr 1 trout
Week of Mar 22 trout
Week of Mar 5 trout
Week of Mar 2 trout

20203 stockings

Week of Oct 8 trout
Week of Sep 30 trout
Week of Apr 15 trout

20196 stockings

Week of Oct 10 trout
Week of Oct 2 trout
Week of Apr 29 trout
Week of Mar 19 trout
Week of Feb 27 trout
Week of Feb 18 trout

20183 stockings

Week of Oct 16 trout
Week of Mar 15 trout
Week of Feb 27 trout

20176 stockings

Week of Sep 29 trout
Week of Apr 4 trout
Week of Mar 21 trout
Week of Mar 7 trout
Week of Feb 21 trout
Week of Feb 7 trout

20164 stockings

Week of Oct 11 trout
Week of Mar 29 trout
Week of Mar 8 trout
Week of Feb 23 trout

20153 stockings

Week of Oct 13 trout
Week of Apr 28 trout
Week of Mar 2 trout

From Colorado fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Colorado fishing regulations.

Where is Confluence Lake?

Delta County, Colorado. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Colorado fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Confluence Lake

Olathe Kids Pondpond · 12 mistocked Apr 4, 2025
Juniata Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked Oct 3, 2025
Ward Creek Reservoirlake · 19 mistocked May 8, 2026
Ward Creekstream · 20 mistocked Jun 4, 2024
Kiser Slough Reservoirlake · 20 mistocked May 22, 2026
Mesa Lakelake · 20 mistocked Jun 13, 2025
Deep Ward Lakelake · 21 mistocked Jun 23, 2023
Cobbett Lakelake · 21 mistocked Jun 5, 2026

All stocked waters in Delta County Stocked this week in Colorado

Questions about Confluence Lake

When was Confluence Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 13 to 19, 2026, according to Colorado agency reports.
How often is Confluence Lake stocked?: It was stocked 4 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and October.
Is Confluence Lake stocked often?: The most stocked water in Delta County (46 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 95% of Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Confluence Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Stocking report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which lists the waters stocked with catchable trout (about 10 inches) in the week before each report. Locations from the Colorado Fishing Atlas.