Alstot Lake in Mono County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In California, Alstot Lake belongs to Mono County. The water sits 9,262 feet up. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mono County. The closest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 12 miles distant. Yosemite Valley lies 24 miles off, Oakhurst another 32 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Alstot Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Mono County names brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Alstot Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 57°F, with February the cold end at about 27°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Alstot Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Straube Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Alstot Lake in what we hold.