FIRST LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

First Lake


April 23, 2024

The first lake fishing area in California was likely Clear Lake, which has been a popular fishing destination since the 1800s. The lake is known for its abundant bass population, including largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Other fish species include crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, boating, and wine tasting in nearby vineyards. Fishing tips include using weedless lures and fishing near the lake's many structure areas. The best time to visit for bass fishing is typically in the spring and fall, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to low 80s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Spotted Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Camp Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Balch Park Lakes, eastern lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

South Fork Cottonwood Creek

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Balch Park Lakes, western lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

High Lake

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Muir Lake

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Creek Lower Lone Pine

Alligator Gar • Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Consultation Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Meysan Lake

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
West Walker Watershed, California
ROUGH CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
GREEN CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
SOURCE (TOWER LAKE) INCLUDES KIRKWOOD CREEK, CASCADE CREEK AND TOWER CREEK TO HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, California
VIRGINIA CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
ATASTRA CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
HEADWATERS, INCLUDES EAST FORK AND WEST FORK TO HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
East Walker Watershed, California
VIRGINIA CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Owens River Headwaters Wilderness

Hoover Wilderness

Bodie State Historic Park

Trails End Park

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve

Granite Mountain Wilderness

Wilderness Boundary Peak

Mammoth Creek Community Park

Piper Mountain Wilderness

Devils Postpile National Monument

                                                                                                                        
                                               
MAMMOTH LAKES WELCOME CENTER
The Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center is a popular point of interest for visitors to California's national parks. Located in the town of Mammoth Lakes, it serves as a gateway to ...
CONVERSE BASIN GROVE
SIERRA VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
VERMILLION VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
BIG PINE AREA
MARBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW
INDIAN BASIN GROVE
BOOLE TREE
HOT CREEK GEOLOGIC SITE
JUNCTION VIEW

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