Emerald Pool Fishing in Mariposa County, California

• Overview

  Emerald Pool is one of the Mariposa County waters in California. This is open valley country. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mariposa County. Yosemite Valley is the closest place, 2.1 miles off. Then Midpines, 24 miles, and Ahwahnee, 27 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Emerald Pool

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Mariposa County include rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Emerald Pool in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 63°F, while January sits near 32°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Emerald Pool.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Facilities include toilets around 90 yards from here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Starr King Lake at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Emerald Pool is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.