Fishing at Lukens Lake, Tuolumne County, California

• Overview

  Lukens Lake belongs to Tuolumne County, California. The ground around here is farm and woodlot. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The nearest town is Yosemite Valley, 8.5 miles away. For a city, Clovis is 71 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lukens Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Tuolumne County records list rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker and bluegill among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lukens Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 59°F in August and bottom out at 29°F in February. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lukens Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Siesta Lake is 2.5 miles distant. None of that is settled for Lukens Lake in what we hold.