Givens Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Givens Lake sits in Fresno County, out in California. The setting is rolling hill on every side. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Fresno County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Mammoth Lakes, 25 miles off. The nearest city of size is Clovis, 48 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Givens Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Fresno County cover brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Givens Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 58°F and February near 28°F on the long-run figures. Some winters cap it and some do not. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Givens Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Corbett Lake, 0.3 miles away. Check the position on Givens Lake before loading the car.