Fishing Sprig Lake in Santa Clara County, California

• Overview

  Sprig Lake is listed under Santa Clara County, California. The setting is oak and grass on every side. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our California listings. Gilroy sits 3.7 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Salinas, 22 miles distant. Alternatives close at hand: Simas Lake after 5.8 miles, Uvas Reservoir at 6.2 miles, Soda Lake after 6.6 miles, Kelly Lake at 7.1 miles and Drew Lake after 7.1 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Sprig Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name flathead grey mullet, rainbow trout, common carp, bluegill and Sacramento sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Sprig Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 70°F and January reads 48°F. Cold never closes this one. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Sprig Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Simas Lake, 5.8 miles away. The position on Sprig Lake is worth confirming on the day.