Millerton Lake
California Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish, Trout
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Millerton Lake Fishing Overview

Water Description

Fishing at Millerton Lake offers various bass species, including largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and striped bass. The lake's extensive shoreline habitat and nine-month warm growing season support this robust bass population. Due to its proximity to Fresno, Millerton Lake can become crowded during the summer months. To avoid peak recreational activity times, consider planning trips during early mornings, late evenings, or weekdays. Be aware that low water levels in dry years may limit access to certain parts of the lake.

Species:
Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Rainbow Trout
Trophy Fish:
  • Striped Bass: 62.8 lb - 2009
  • Largemouth Bass 7.59 lb - 2006
Boating / Access:
Open to all boating
Geography:
Max Depth: 319 ft
Surface Area: 4,900 acres
Surface Elevation: 561 ft
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Bass

Millerton is seeing bass shift slightly out of the main lake's deeper water and into shallower depths up the northeast arm. Dropshotting is still your best bet, but some anglers are also catching fish on small crankbaits and rooster tails. The heat and boat traffic are still an issue, but conditions should only improve as fall kicks in.

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Bass

Bass are finally starting to get active and move shallow at Millerton. Spotted bass have been most aggressive, but largemouth are also heating up as they move into late pre-spawn and bedding behaviors. Slow-moving finesse baits have been best, as the water temperature is still cold enough to keep fish slightly hesitant. Soft plastics (dropshot...

Bass are finally starting to get active and move shallow at Millerton. Spotted bass have been most aggressive, but largemouth are also heating up as they move into late pre-spawn and bedding behaviors. Slow-moving finesse baits have been best, as the water temperature is still cold enough to keep fish slightly hesitant. Soft plastics (dropshot, Senko) and small swimbaits specifically.

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