Topsy Turvy Lake in Inyo County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Inyo County in California is where Topsy Turvy Lake sits. Around the bank it is rolling bush. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It sits higher than most water we list in California. Some 16 miles away sits West Bishop, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Bishop at 19 miles and Big Pine at 19 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Topsy Turvy Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Inyo County include california golden trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Topsy Turvy Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 20°F in January up to 52°F in August. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Winter locks it down, and early June brings it back. The open-water window runs from around early June to about mid November in an average year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Topsy Turvy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Sailor Lake is 0.6 miles off. For Topsy Turvy Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.