Thunder and Lightning Lake Fishing Guide, Inyo County, California

• Overview

  You will find Thunder and Lightning Lake in Inyo County, California. It sits at 11,722 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 37 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It ranks high for size among our Inyo County listings. Big Pine at 13 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Clovis is 69 miles off. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Thunder and Lightning Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Public occurrence data for Inyo County names california golden trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Thunder and Lightning Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 50°F and February near 19°F on the long-run figures. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid June. Expect the water usable from around mid June until roughly mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Thunder and Lightning Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Seventh Lake, 1 mile away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Thunder and Lightning Lake before loading the car.