Tinemaha Lake Fishing Guide, Inyo County, California

• Overview

  This water sits in Inyo County, California. Elevation runs to 11,391 feet. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Inyo County standards. Big Pine is the closest place, 11 miles off. After that come West Bishop at 22 miles and Bishop at 22 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Tinemaha Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Inyo County include california golden trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and brown trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Tinemaha Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 49°F, while February sits near 18°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late June. From about late June to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Tinemaha Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Red Lake, 1.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Tinemaha Lake are worth checking on the day.