Celery Lake Fishing in San Luis Obispo County, California

• Overview

  San Luis Obispo County, California, is where Celery Lake sits. The land about it is oak and grass. At 23 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It lies lower than most water we list in California. The closest town, Callender, is 1.2 miles distant. It is 12 miles to Santa Maria, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Celery Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Celery Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 62°F in September and bottoms out near 52°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Celery Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Small Twin Lake, 0.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at Celery Lake as something to verify.