Little Grinnell Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Little Grinnell Lake is set in Mono County, California. Elevation runs to 11,135 feet. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Mono County are larger. 13 miles away sits Mammoth Lakes, the nearest town. West Bishop is 24 miles and Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek 25 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Little Grinnell Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Mono County: brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, owens sucker and california golden trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Little Grinnell Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 21°F in February up to 52°F in August. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early June. In an average year the thaw lands around early June and the freeze near mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Little Grinnell Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Red and White Lake is 0.7 miles distant. For Little Grinnell Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.