Pomona Lake Number 1 Fishing Guide, Jefferson County, Colorado

• Overview

  Pomona Lake Number 1 lies in Jefferson County, Colorado. The surface lies 5,518 feet up. The water covers some 33 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Nearest town is Shaw Heights, 3.3 miles off. The big place round here is Arvada, 3.1 miles distant. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pomona Lake Number 1

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Jefferson County cover rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp and green sunfish. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 31°F on the long-run figures. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. 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. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. A protected area covers this ground, which usually means restrictions on access. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Pomona Lake Number 2 sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.