Evelyn Lake near Three Rivers: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Evelyn Lake in Tulare County, California. It sits in open valley country. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Start from Three Rivers, 13 miles down the road. Visalia is the closest city, 34 miles away. If this one is busy: Hockett Lakes at 2.1 miles, 4.6 miles out stands Mineral Lakes, Mosquito Lakes at 4.6 miles, 4.8 miles out stands Ansel Lake and Eagle Lake at 4.8 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Evelyn Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Tulare County include rainbow trout, brook trout, california golden trout, Sacramento sucker and black crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Evelyn Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 61°F in August and bottoms out near 32°F in January. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That is the shape of the year on Evelyn Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Hockett Lakes is 2.1 miles distant. Check the position on Evelyn Lake before loading the car.