Dingleberry Lake Fishing near West Bishop, California

• Overview

  Dingleberry Lake is set in Inyo County, California. It sits in lake country bush. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Inyo County are larger. For supplies, West Bishop is 16 miles out. Beyond it, Bishop at 18 miles and Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek at 19 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Dingleberry Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Inyo County records list california golden trout, brook trout and rainbow trout among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Dingleberry Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 52°F, with January the cold end at about 20°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early June. In an average year the thaw lands around early June and the freeze near mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Dingleberry Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Bottleneck Lake, 0.6 miles out. Check the position at Dingleberry Lake before loading the car.