Oberon Lake Number 1, Colorado: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Colorado, Oberon Lake Number 1 falls inside Jefferson County. The setting is open valley on every side. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Jefferson County are larger. The closest town, Arvada, is 1.6 miles distant. Beyond it, Westminster at 3.7 miles and Shaw Heights at 3.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Oberon Lake Number 1

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Jefferson County include rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp and green sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 72°F and January near 31°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Expect this water to follow that timing. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Pomona Lake Number 2, 1.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.