MARGARET LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Margaret Lake


April 25, 2024

Margaret Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, is a popular fishing spot known for its abundant trout population. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout are commonly caught here. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips for Margaret Lake include using small lures or bait and fishing in the early morning or late evening. The best time to visit is from May to early October, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Make sure to purchase a valid fishing license before heading out to the lake.



Fish Species
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

South Fork Cottonwood Creek

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Muir Lake

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

Peanut Lake

Black Sea Bass • Bluefin Tuna

Cottonwood Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Camp Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Mirror Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Kaweah Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Meysan Lake

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

High Lake

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

Consultation Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

FLORENCE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUNTINGTON BOAT RAMP & LAUNCHING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
FLORENCE LAKE BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
GULL MEADOWS CAR TOP BOAT LAUNCH
Mono Lake Watershed, California
LAKE EDISON BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
SANDY COVE ROAD FRESNO COUNTY
Upper King Watershed, California
SIERRA DRIVE TULARE COUNTY
Upper Kaweah Watershed, California
HUME LAKE BOAT LAUNCH (EAST DAM)
Upper King Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

VIRGINIA CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH EAST CARSONRIVER
Upper Carson Watershed, California
SOURCE (TOWER LAKE) INCLUDES KIRKWOOD CREEK, CASCADE CREEK AND TOWER CREEK TO HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, California
LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
ATASTRA CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
HEADWATERS KENNEDY CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
West Walker Watershed, California
ROUGH CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California
MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
GREEN CREEK
East Walker Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Devils Postpile National Monument

Bodie State Historic Park

Wilderness Boundary Peak

Trails End Park

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve

Owens River Headwaters Wilderness

Hoover Wilderness

Piper Mountain Wilderness

Granite Mountain Wilderness

Mammoth Creek Community Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
VISITOR CONTACT / RANGER STATION
MARBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW
SIERRA VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
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 ...
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 ...
MINARET VISTA OBSERVATION SITE
HOT CREEK GEOLOGIC SITE
BIG PINE AREA
VERMILLION VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
DELILAH LOOKOUT

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