Wegner Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Wegner Lake lies in Tuolumne County, in California. It sits in rolling hill country. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Yosemite Valley sits 7.3 miles from the bank. Midpines is 29 miles and Mammoth Lakes 34 miles. Nearest other option: May Lake near enough 2.4 miles, Grant Lakes within 3.1 miles, Hidden Lake near enough 3.4 miles, Tenaya Lake within 4.2 miles and Lukens Lake near enough 4.5 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Wegner Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Tuolumne County include rainbow trout, brook trout and Sacramento sucker. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Wegner Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 56°F and February at 26°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Wegner Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. May Lake sits 2.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Wegner Lake before loading the car.