Spearhead Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Inyo County, California. The ground around here is mixed forest. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Inyo County. Big Pine sits 15 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then West Bishop, 16 miles, and Bishop, 18 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Spearhead Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Inyo County records list california golden trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Spearhead Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 50°F, while February sits near 19°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Once it clears, about mid June, the fishing comes on quickly. Averages suggest open water from about mid June through to roughly mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Spearhead Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Margaret Lake, 0.3 miles away. Confirm access to Spearhead Lake locally before you travel.