Tinemaha Reservoir is a reservoir in Inyo County, California and covers about 983.6 acres, reaches about 78.3 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 16,405 acre-feet.
There is enough room for fish to move at Tinemaha Reservoir, so compare a protected side with a windblown bank before settling on one depth. Deep water at Tinemaha Reservoir gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.
Tinemaha Reservoir FAQs
What is a simple way to start fishing for cutthroat trout at Tinemaha Reservoir?
Use a small spoon, spinner, dry fly, or nymph near cool inflow and rocky shelves; fish the same shape nearby.
What does the 78.3 feet deepest point mean when fishing Tinemaha Reservoir?
Treat 78.3 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.
What is the best reason to change spots at Tinemaha Reservoir?
Move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite; use one moving lure and one slow bait.
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