Lower Lamarck Lake Fishing near West Bishop, California

• Overview

  Inyo County in California is where Lower Lamarck Lake sits. The bank is 10,679 feet above sea level. About 16 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It sits higher than most water we list in California. The closest town, West Bishop, is 14 miles away. Clovis is the closest city, 65 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lower Lamarck Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Inyo County include california golden trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lower Lamarck Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 52°F and January near 20°F on the long-run figures. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early June. In an average year the thaw lands around early June and the freeze near mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Lower Lamarck Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Grass Lake is 0.7 miles off. Ask locally about Lower Lamarck Lake if anything is unclear.