Blackmer Lake in Arapahoe County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Arapahoe County entry here is Blackmer Lake, in Colorado. The setting is rolling hill. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Arapahoe County list holds plenty of bigger water. Greenwood Village sits 1.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Centennial is the closest city, 5 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Blackmer Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Arapahoe County records list common carp, white sucker, walleye, green sunfish and bluegill among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Blackmer Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Blackmer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Cherry Hills Lake, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat Blackmer Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.