Big Shot Lake

Big Shot Lake is a lake in Fresno County, California and covers about 6.2 acres.

One weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity; look along a shallow shelf, then let two bites set the useful depth.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Big Shot Lake include Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

While looking for rainbow trout on Big Shot Lake, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.

How to Read the Water

Use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket; keep the first pass close to structure, then give shaded water a separate pass.

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; give low-light water a slower bottom pass.

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; try natural colors in clear water; slow the bait when a good edge appears.

Record the wind, water color, depth of the repeat bite, 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 a moving lure to search.