Palmer Lake, Colorado

In Palmer Lake, you can find Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. Hardcore anglers prefer the Palmer Lake Reservoir, more specifically the upper reservoir. The climb to the upper reservoir is a very steep, and strenuous climb, so make sure to bring the right shoes, sunscreen, and water. If you can make the climb, it is completely worth the effort. The upper reservoir is an iconic mountain lake. There is no motor vehicle traffic, and the difficulty of the climb limits the number of visitors, so the area is peaceful and serene. The upper reservoir has Brook Trout, Colorado River Cutthroat, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout.

Yes, non-motorized watercraft are allowed on the lake, as is swimming. Due to heavy vegetation in the lake, swimming is not recommended.

Near the pier at the north end, the lake is 8-10 feet deep, and it gradually gets shallower until it's only 2 feet deep at the south end.
The water level in Palmer Lake varies during the time of year, without rain, the lake loses water at a rate of 3 feet per year due to evaporation, primarily during the summer months. When Palmer Lake is full, it can hold up to 110 acre-feet of water. This is the equivalent of 326,000 gallons.

Yes, but with certain conditions. The town has recently amended the ordinance pertaining to fowl like chickens and ducks. The new ordinance uses square footage as the guideline for the number of chickens or ducks. Check with the town's documents for the ordinance.

Palmer Lake is located at the northern border of El Paso County. As you drive north on Highway 105, you will pass through the center of the town with the lake being on the east side. There is plenty of parking along Highway 105 and a newly-constructed bridge will take you over the train tracks to the main part of the Palmer Lake park.

Natural springs along with annual rain and snow are the main sources of replenishing water for the lake. Over the past 100 years, water from the Palmer Lake Reservoir was used to fill the lake using a pipeline that connects the lake with the reservoirs.