Dam Six Lake near Auberry: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Fresno County entry here is Dam Six Lake, in California. The land about it is open plain. It measures about 25 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest place of any size is Auberry, 13 miles away. Clovis sits 34 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Dam Six Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records held for Fresno County cover brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, green sunfish and Sacramento sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Dam Six Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for August and 42°F for January. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dam Six Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Upper Horsethief Lake is 5.9 miles off. Confirm access to Dam Six Lake locally before you travel.