Lambert Lake Fishing near East Sonora, California

• Overview

  The Tuolumne County entry here is Lambert Lake, in California. It sits at 2,133 feet above sea level. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. East Sonora lies 2.2 miles from the water. Sonora lies 3.4 miles off, Phoenix Lake another 3.8 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lambert Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Tuolumne County list rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lambert Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 75°F; by January the average is down near 43°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lambert Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Phoenix Reservoir at 3.2 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Lambert Lake is worth confirming on the day.