Seven Gables Lakes near West Bishop: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Seven Gables Lakes in Inyo County, California. It sits at 10,948 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in California. 20 miles away sits West Bishop, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Clovis, 60 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Seven Gables Lakes

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Inyo County, recorded fish include california golden trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Seven Gables Lakes decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 50°F; the cold one sits at 19°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid June. Ice usually gives way near mid June, and forms again about mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on Seven Gables Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. 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. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Stub Lake, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Where Seven Gables Lakes is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.