Anne Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Anne Lake is a Madera County water, in California. It stands 9,524 feet above sea level. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Head to Yosemite Valley, 15 miles away, for anything you forgot. Clovis is the closest city, 57 miles away. Nearby, in order: Rutherford Lake 0.3 miles away, 0.6 miles out stands Alpine Lake, Slab Lakes 1.2 miles away, 1.4 miles out stands Frying Pan Lake and Monument Lake 1.5 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Anne Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Madera County include brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Anne Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 54°F; by February the average is down near 23°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early June. The water is typically free of ice between early June and late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Anne Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Rutherford Lake at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Anne Lake should be assumed from this page alone.