McGee Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Los Angeles County, California, is where McGee Lake sits. Beyond the shoreline you have dry hill. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Ground here is low by California standards. For a base, Avalon sits 6.6 miles out. Long Beach sits 32 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on McGee Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include cabezon, lavender sculpin and yellowfin croaker. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Fish McGee Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 68°F at the top of summer and 55°F at the bottom of winter. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. That shapes the year on McGee Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There are toilets half a mile off. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Cape Canyon Reservoir at 3.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish McGee Lake.