Lost Lake near Mammoth Lakes: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mono County in California is where Lost Lake sits. The country here is open valley. It covers about 2 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Mono County are larger. Some 4.2 miles away sits Mammoth Lakes, the nearest settlement. Clovis sits 68 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Mono County cover brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and owens sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Lost Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 59°F in August and bottoms out near 26°F in January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Lost Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Valentine Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Lost Lake.