Quail Lake Fishing Guide, Los Angeles County, California

• Overview

  Quail Lake is set in Los Angeles County, California. It lies 3,327 feet above sea level. It measures about 232 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 3.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It ranks high for size among our Los Angeles County listings. Lebec at 8.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. Frazier Park lies 12 miles off, Castaic another 21 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Quail Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Los Angeles County, recorded fish include flathead grey mullet, common carp, rainbow trout and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Quail Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 76°F at the top of summer and 44°F at the bottom of winter. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Quail Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Castac Lake sits 7 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Quail Lake carry more weight than any list.