LOWER DESOLATION LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Lower Desolation Lake


April 26, 2024

Lower Desolation Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and provides an excellent fishing experience for a variety of fish species including Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and exploring the surrounding wilderness. Fishing tips include using nymphs, streamers, and dry flies for optimal success. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bravo Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Kaweah

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Big Meadows Creek

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Robinson Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Jennie Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Little Pothole Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Kaweah Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Little Bravo Lake

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

Bearskin Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Flower Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

MAMMOTH POOL RD, CALIFORNIA
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUME LAKE BOAT LAUNCH (EAST DAM)
Upper King Watershed, California
GULL MEADOWS CAR TOP BOAT LAUNCH
Mono Lake Watershed, California
SUNNYSLOPE ROAD 30796, SANGER
Upper King Watershed, California
FLORENCE LAKE BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
FLORENCE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUNTINGTON BOAT RAMP & LAUNCHING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
NAVY BEACH PADDLE BOAT LAUNCH
Mono Lake Watershed, California
SANDY COVE ROAD FRESNO COUNTY
Upper King Watershed, California
LAKE EDISON BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

SOURCE SEC 24, T6N, R21E TO CENTERVILLE FLAT
Upper Carson Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH EAST CARSONRIVER
Upper Carson Watershed, California
ROUGH CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
West Walker Watershed, California
MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
CENTERVILLE FLAT TO HANGMAN'S BRIDGE
Upper Carson Watershed, California
HEADWATER DEADMAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS RIVER
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Bodie State Historic Park

Owens River Headwaters Wilderness

Piper Mountain Wilderness

Trails End Park

Mammoth Creek Community Park

Granite Mountain Wilderness

Devils Postpile National Monument

Wilderness Boundary Peak

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve

Hoover Wilderness

                                                                                                                        
                                               
MINARET VISTA OBSERVATION SITE
SIERRA VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
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 ...
VERMILLION VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
VISITOR CONTACT / RANGER STATION
BLUE CANYON VISTA OBSERVATION SITE
BIG PINE AREA
DEVILS POSTPILE FORMATION
The Devils Postpile Formation is a unique geological point of interest located within the Devils Postpile National Monument in California. This natural wonder is a columnar basalt formation, which was ...
OH! RIDGE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
HOT CREEK GEOLOGIC SITE

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