La Tete Lake Fishing in Inyo County, California

• Overview

  La Tete Lake is an Inyo County water, in California. The surroundings are mixed forest. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Inyo County list holds plenty of bigger water. For a base, West Bishop sits 14 miles out. Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek lies 17 miles off, Bishop another 18 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on La Tete Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Inyo County include california golden trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On La Tete Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 50°F and January at 18°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice-out usually falls in mid June, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The lid tends to go about mid June and return around mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Time your trip to La Tete Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Upper Petite Lake sits 0.1 miles off and takes the overflow. For La Tete Lake in particular, ask before you travel.