Lake of the Pines Fishing in Nevada County, California

• Overview

  Lake of the Pines is listed under Nevada County, California. The ground round it is dry hill. The water covers some 220 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The edge covers about 3.1 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Nevada County. Lake of the Pines is the closest place, 0.4 miles off. Further out sit Meadow Vista (3.3 miles) and Alta Sierra (7.3 miles). A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake of the Pines

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Nevada County, recorded fish include brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, brown trout and bluegill. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Treat Lake of the Pines as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 44°F in December to roughly 75°F in July. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Lake of the Pines more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Lake Combie, 2.2 miles away. Confirm before you fish Lake of the Pines.