Maggie Lakes Fishing Guide, Tulare County, California

• Overview

  Out in Tulare County, California, sits Maggie Lakes. It sits at 9,114 feet above sea level. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. Our Tulare County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Three Rivers, 19 miles away. East Porterville lies 25 miles off, Strathmore another 26 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Maggie Lakes

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brook trout and california golden trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Maggie Lakes the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 26°F in January up to 57°F in August. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Maggie Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Frog Lakes is 0.9 miles off. What applies at Maggie Lakes may have changed since it was mapped.