Gordon Lake Fishing Guide, Fresno County, California

• Overview

  The Fresno County end of California holds Gordon Lake. The country round it is open valley from end to end. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Head to Mammoth Lakes, 24 miles away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, West Bishop at 26 miles and Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek at 28 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Gordon Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Fresno County: brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and green sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Gordon Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and August at about 59°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That shapes the year on Gordon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Harvey Lake at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. For Gordon Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.