Ruby Lake is a lake in California, near Inyo County.
Ruby Lake in Inyo County is a lake in California and covers about 35.8 acres.
A point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline; follow the outside weed line, then repeat the first clean pattern.
Fish listed for Ruby Lake include Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
The first rainbow trout pass on Ruby Lake should cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.
When brown trout are the target on Ruby Lake, work a small minnow bait, spoon, or streamer along cool breaks and moving 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; test the clearest edge, then use a smaller lure in clear water.
In spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace; fish one point at two depths, then try a natural color before a loud pattern.
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; add vibration in stained water; match lure size to the fish.
Record the wind, water color, water depth at the strike, 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; let wind choose the first bank, then match the hook and line to the named target.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.