Little Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Inyo County in California is where Little Lake sits. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. The water covers some 47 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 1.4 miles on foot. It ranks high for size among our Inyo County listings. West Bishop is the closest place, 15 miles off. The nearest city of size is Clovis, 63 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Inyo County include california golden trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat Little Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 50°F, while January sits near 18°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Once it clears, about mid June, the fishing comes on quickly. Ice clears near mid June and comes back about mid November in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Anyone fishing Little Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Moon Lake, 0.5 miles away. The position on Little Lake is worth confirming on the day.