Evergreen Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Evergreen Lake in Amador County, California. The surface lies 8,484 feet up. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. You are 22 miles from South Lake Tahoe. Gardnerville Ranchos lies 22 miles off, Gardnerville another 25 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Evergreen Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and Sacramento sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Evergreen Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 57°F, with January the cold end at about 25°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Evergreen Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Granite Lake, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Evergreen Lake.