Thumb Lake, Upper is a lake in Inyo County, California.
Thumb Lake, Upper is a lake in Inyo County, California and covers about 0.8 acres.
The small size of Thumb Lake, Upper makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Fish listed for Thumb Lake, Upper include Brook Trout, Golden Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
The first rainbow trout pass on Thumb Lake, Upper should cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.
Upper, start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it; use stronger line beside wood and sharp rock.
Spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search; follow any bait found near the surface, then match the hook and line to the named target.
A light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control; look for a second bite before leaving; follow the old channel through the lake, then keep the bait near useful cover.
Record the wind, water color, depth of the working lure, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; keep the first pass close to structure, then test the drop before leaving.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.