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Fishing Lindsey Lakes: what the data says
26-acre lake near Nevada County. The lake tops out around 13 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brown Trout fishing at Lindsey Lakes
In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 13 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 13 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in summer. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 2 to 13 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 13 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Lindsey Lakes
Spring rainbow trout on Lindsey Lakes hold shallow, usually 3 to 13 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Bullhead fishing at Lindsey Lakes
In spring, brown bullhead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 13 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for winter brown bullhead. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 6 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Lindsey Lakes?
Lindsey Lakes is about 13 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Lindsey Lakes?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout, brown bullhead on Lindsey Lakes.
Where is the best fishing spot on Lindsey Lakes?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Lindsey Lakes?
For brown trout, the summer bite is best in after dark and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Carr Lake · Feely Lake · Culbertson Lake · Lower Rock Lake · Sawmill Lake · Weaver Lake
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