Meysan Lake near Lone Pine: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Inyo County in California is where Meysan Lake sits. Elevation runs to 11,519 feet. With some 26 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It sits higher than most water we list in California. Start from Lone Pine, 11 miles down the road. For a city, Visalia is 60 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Meysan Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Inyo County cover california golden trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Anyone new to Meysan Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 49°F; the cold one sits at 18°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid June. Ice clears near mid June and comes back about mid November in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That is the shape of the year on Meysan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Camp Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Meysan Lake locally before you travel.