Tulare Lake Canal Fishing in Kings County, California

• Overview

  Look for Tulare Lake Canal in Kings County, California. It sits at 190 feet above sea level. Ground here is low by California standards. The closest town, Stratford, is 6.5 miles away. The nearest city of size is Visalia, 27 miles away. Near neighbours: Tule River about 8.3 miles, Liberty Farms East Canal (17 miles), Benight Pond about 27 miles, Long Pond (28 miles) and Prather Pond about 29 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Tulare Lake Canal

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name Sacramento blackfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Tulare Lake Canal the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 45°F in December to roughly 80°F in July. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Tulare Lake Canal around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Tule River at 8.3 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Tulare Lake Canal may have changed since it was mapped.