Lost Lake Fishing near Covelo, California

• Overview

  Lost Lake is set in Trinity County, California. Beyond the shoreline you have oak and grass. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is a small entry by Trinity County standards. Covelo lies 20 miles from the water. Redway lies 21 miles off, Laytonville another 25 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. 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. Trinity County records list rainbow trout, Chinook salmon, brook trout and klamath smallscale sucker among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Lost Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 42°F in December to roughly 68°F in August. There is no frozen season to plan round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Lost Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Dry Lake, 2.5 miles away. For Lost Lake in particular, ask before you travel.