Star Lakes Fishing Guide, Mariposa County, California

• Overview

  You will find Star Lakes in Mariposa County, California. Open valley runs right down to the water. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Start from Oakhurst, 14 miles down the road. After that come Ahwahnee at 14 miles and Yosemite Valley at 16 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Star Lakes

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Mariposa County records list rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and Sacramento sucker among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Star Lakes should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 61°F and February reads 32°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Star Lakes the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Dutchman Lake, 0.5 miles out. Signs at Star Lakes carry more weight than any list.