Lorraine Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lorraine Lake sits within Inyo County in California. The bank is 11,306 feet above sea level. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in California. West Bishop is the closest town at 16 miles. The nearest city of size is Clovis, 62 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lorraine Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Inyo County cover california golden trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Lorraine Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 50°F and January reads 18°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid June. Climate averages put the opening at about mid June and the closing near mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That shapes the year on Lorraine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Blanc Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Lorraine Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.