Fishing at Fleming Lake, Fresno County, California

• Overview

  Fleming Lake stands in Fresno County, California. Elevation runs to 9,747 feet. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest place of any size is West Bishop, 26 miles away. Clovis is the closest city, 52 miles away. Alternatives close at hand: Rae Lake 0.4 miles away, Dale Lake near enough 1.2 miles, Lower Indian Lake 1.2 miles away, Jigger Lakes near enough 1.5 miles and Davis Lake 1.8 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Fleming Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Fresno County, recorded fish include brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, green sunfish and Sacramento sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Treat Fleming Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 25°F in February up to 56°F in August. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Fleming Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Rae Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Where Fleming Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.