Lake Arbor, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Arbor lies in Jefferson County, Colorado. The setting is open valley. Surface area is around 37 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 1.0 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. The closest town, Shaw Heights, is 1.4 miles away. Beyond it, Westminster at 1.6 miles and Arvada at 3 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Arbor

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Jefferson County include rainbow trout, brown trout and common carp. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Lake Arbor rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 73°F in July and bottom out at 31°F in January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Lake Arbor that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Pomona Lake Number 2, 1.4 miles away. Treat Lake Arbor as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.