LOWER BLUE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Lower Blue Lake


April 27, 2024

Lower Blue Lake is a popular fishing destination located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Fish species found in the lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using spinners, spoons, and flies. The best time of year to visit is from late spring to early fall when temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to note that access to the lake may be limited during the winter months due to snow.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bigelow Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Anna Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Lewis Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Lower Long Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout

Kirkwood Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Koenig Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Clavey River

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

High Emigrant Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Buck Lakes

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

AMADOR COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
FOREST ROUTE 1N10 TUOLUMNE COUNTY
Upper Tuolumne Watershed, California
TOPAZ PARK ROAD DOUGLAS COUNTY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
SLY PARK ROAD, POLLOCK PINES
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
MERALS POOL PUT-IN
Upper Tuolumne Watershed, California
JUNCTION BOAT RAMP ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
FOREST ROUTE 1N04, GROVELAND
Upper Tuolumne Watershed, California
GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL ALPINE COUNTY
Upper Carson Watershed, California
PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

SEC 17, T25N, R14E TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAST CHANCE CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
POND IN SEC 35, T26N, R9E TO CONFLUENCE WITH SPANISH CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH SQUAW QUEEN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH RED CLOVER CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CHICAGO RAVINE
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CHICAGO RAVINE TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Mogul Park

Sack Park

Oxbow Park

Newlands Circle

Idlewild Park

Glendale Park

Rock Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

Truckee River Greenbelt

Lundsford Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...
HERMIT VALLEY
DONNELL VISTA
ANGORA RIDGE

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