Nydiver Lakes Fishing in Mono County, California

• Overview

  The Mono County entry here is Nydiver Lakes, in California. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest place of any size is Mammoth Lakes, 11 miles away. It is 66 miles to Clovis, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Nydiver Lakes

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for Mono County cover brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Nydiver Lakes in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 52°F and February near 21°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early June. Averages place the thaw at early June and the freeze at late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan any trip to Nydiver Lakes around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Ediza Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Nydiver Lakes locally before you travel.