Glacier Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Glacier Lake is set in Nevada County, California. The surroundings are farm and woodlot. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Nevada County are larger. Head to Truckee, 21 miles away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Nevada City (26 miles) and Sunnyside-Tahoe City (27 miles). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Glacier Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Nevada County names brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, brown trout and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Glacier Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 29°F in January up to 62°F in August. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Glacier Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is camping recorded roughly 70 yards off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Beyers Lakes sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Glacier Lake before loading the car.