Lake Sherwood Fishing Guide, Ventura County, California

• Overview

  Lake Sherwood belongs to Ventura County, California. It sits in warm green lowland country. At about 138 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The full circuit measures close to 2.0 miles on foot. Thousand Oaks sits 2.8 miles from the bank. Further out sit Westlake Village (3.6 miles) and Casa Conejo (5.3 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Sherwood

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover woolly sculpin, arroyo chub and lavender sculpin. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Lake Sherwood fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 72°F and January at 53°F. The year runs unbroken and warm. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Lake Sherwood follows the weather closely. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lake Eleanor is 1 mile off. Confirm access to Lake Sherwood locally before you travel.