Lyons Lake near South Lake Tahoe: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in El Dorado County, California. It sits in mixed woodland. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, South Lake Tahoe, is 12 miles distant. Tahoma is 15 miles away, with Kingsbury at 17 miles. Nearby alternatives: Smith Lake at about 0.7 miles, Lake Sylvia lies 0.7 miles on, Secret Lake at about 0.9 miles, Hemlock Lake lies 1.1 miles on and Grouse Lake at about 1.1 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lyons Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. El Dorado County records list rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and brook trout among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Lyons Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in December and 58°F in August. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Lyons Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Smith Lake, 0.7 miles away. What applies at Lyons Lake may have changed since it was mapped.