Sinaloa Lake near Simi Valley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sinaloa Lake is one of the Ventura County waters in California. The setting is warm green lowland on every side. This is a pocket water of some 12 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Simi Valley, 1.2 miles off. Moorpark is 5.5 miles and Oak Park 5.5 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Sinaloa Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include green sunfish, channel catfish, bluegill, goldfish and rainbow trout. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Fish Sinaloa Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 54°F in January and 75°F in August. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sinaloa Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Wood Ranch Reservoir at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Sinaloa Lake is worth confirming on the day.