Fishing Grant Lakes in Tuolumne County, California

• Overview

  You will find Grant Lakes in Tuolumne County, California. It stands 9,275 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Tuolumne County standards. Yosemite Valley at 10 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Clovis is 74 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Grant Lakes

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker, bluegill and brown trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Grant Lakes a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 56°F in August and bottoms out near 26°F in February. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Grant Lakes the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Wegner Lake sits 3.1 miles off and takes the overflow. For Grant Lakes in particular, ask before you travel.