Funston Lake Fishing near Lone Pine, California

• Overview

  Look for Funston Lake in Inyo County, California. The water sits 10,876 feet up. With some 44 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Bank access stretches around 1.4 miles in total. Few waters listed in Inyo County are bigger. Lone Pine is the closest town at 19 miles. Then Three Rivers, 31 miles, and Woodlake, 42 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Funston Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Inyo County names california golden trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and owens sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Funston Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 24°F to 56°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid May. From about mid May to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Funston Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Johnson Lake, 1.3 miles out. The position on Funston Lake is worth confirming on the day.