Upper Boy Scout Lake Fishing in Inyo County, California

• Overview

  Set in Inyo County, California, this is Upper Boy Scout Lake. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in California. Lone Pine lies 12 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Visalia, 59 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Upper Boy Scout Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name california golden trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Upper Boy Scout Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 49°F and January near 18°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid June. The season between ice runs from about mid June to mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Upper Boy Scout Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Frog Pond is 0.4 miles off. Confirm before you fish Upper Boy Scout Lake.