Haughtelin Lake Fishing Guide, Imperial County, California

• Overview

  Look for Haughtelin Lake in the Imperial County part of California. It stands 115 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 35 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Our Imperial County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Yuma, 4.2 miles down the road. After that come Avenue B and C at 6 miles and Donovan Estates at 7.2 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Haughtelin Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. 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. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover mozambique tilapia, white crappie and yellow bullhead. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Read Haughtelin Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 93°F for August and 56°F for December. The water stays warm and open throughout. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan any trip to Haughtelin Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Bard Lake is 1.5 miles off. Signs at Haughtelin Lake carry more weight than any list.