Talus Lake Fishing Guide, Fresno County, California

• Overview

  Talus Lake is a Fresno County water, in California. Elevation runs to 11,499 feet. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It sits higher than most water we list in California. Some 24 miles away sits Lone Pine, the nearest settlement. Three Rivers lies 27 miles off, Woodlake another 37 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Talus Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Fresno County include brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Talus Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 52°F on average, January about 19°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early June. Expect the water usable from around early June until roughly mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Talus Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Colby Lake, 1.6 miles out. Confirm access to Talus Lake locally before you travel.