Lower Rose Lake Fishing Guide, Ventura County, California

• Overview

  Lower Rose Lake lies in Ventura County, California. The country round it is dry hill from end to end. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 7.1 miles away sits Ojai, the nearest town. The big place round here is Oxnard, 24 miles distant. Close by you also have: Upper Rose Lake lies 0.6 miles on, Matilija Lake some 7.9 miles off, Mirror Lake lies 10 miles on, Lake Casitas some 14 miles off and Jameson Lake lies 18 miles on. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lower Rose Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include rainbow trout, black bullhead, green sunfish, bluegill and common carp. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Take Lower Rose Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 70°F at the top of summer and 45°F at the bottom of winter. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Lower Rose Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Upper Rose Lake is 0.6 miles off. Check the position at Lower Rose Lake before loading the car.