Twin Lakes Fishing near Three Rivers, California

• Overview

  Twin Lakes is one of the Tulare County listings for California. It sits in mixed woodland. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Three Rivers sits 18 miles from the bank. Woodlake is 27 miles away, with Yokuts Valley at 30 miles. Not far off: Little Lakes 0.9 miles off, Ranger Lake at 1.2 miles, Lost Lake 1.2 miles off, Beville Lake at 1.3 miles and Silliman Lake 1.7 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Tulare County cover rainbow trout, brook trout and california golden trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Twin Lakes rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 57°F in August and bottom out at 25°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Twin Lakes the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Little Lakes sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Twin Lakes carry more weight than any list.