Fishing at Little Gold Lake, Sierra County, California

• Overview

  Little Gold Lake falls in Sierra County, part of California. The bank gives way to open valley. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For supplies, Portola is 14 miles out. East Quincy lies 22 miles off, Quincy another 24 miles. If this one is busy: Summit Lake 0.6 miles, Squaw Lake some 0.7 miles off, Gold Lake 0.9 miles, Upper Salmon Lake some 1 mile off and Horse Lake 1 mile. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Little Gold Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Sierra County include rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Little Gold Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 62°F and January reads 30°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Gold Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Summit Lake is 0.6 miles off. Nothing on Little Gold Lake should be assumed from this page alone.