Beach Lake

Beach Lake is a lake in Inyo County, California and covers about 2.6 acres.

One weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity; fish the first useful drop, then check both sides of the point.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Beach Lake include Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

For rainbow trout on Beach Lake, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.

How to Read the Water

Do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself; check a rocky edge, then check both sides of the point.

Season by Season

Early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again; keep the lure near the depth that produced, then watch for food before choosing lure depth.

A Simple Tackle Plan

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; match the hook and line to the named target; keep one slow bait ready.

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; use the same depth on the next similar feature.