Lake Lucille Fishing Guide, El Dorado County, California

• Overview

  Lake Lucille is listed under El Dorado County, California. The land about it is rolling hill. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For a base, South Lake Tahoe sits 8.5 miles out. Reno is the closest city, 49 miles away. Nearby alternatives: Lake Margery 0.2 miles, Jabu Lake just 0.6 miles, Lost Lake 0.8 miles, Grass Lake just 0.8 miles and Lake of the Woods 0.8 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lucille

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. El Dorado County records list rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and brook trout among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Lake Lucille a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 58°F, while January sits near 26°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Lucille.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Lake Margery is 0.2 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Lake Lucille.