Fishing conditions for Bench Lakes (CA)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, September 9
3:39 AM
humidity
41%uv index
0lowcloud cover
1%visibility
24kmmoon rise
03:38AMmoon
new moon
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Bench Lakes (CA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Bench Lakes (CA), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Friday (2 PM peak) and Today (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Bench Lakes (CA).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 52°F (11°C). Sunrise today: 06:32 AM, sunset: 07:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 5.8 mph (2.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.7 mph (3.9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:38 AM and moonset at 5:26 PM.
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Bench Lakes (CA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Bench Lakes (CA), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Friday (2 PM peak) and Today (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Bench Lakes (CA).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 52°F (11°C). Sunrise today: 06:32 AM, sunset: 07:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 5.8 mph (2.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.7 mph (3.9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:38 AM and moonset at 5:26 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Bench Lakes are remote high-altitude lakes in California's Sierra Nevada, supporting the rare and iconic golden trout alongside rainbow trout and brook trout in one of North America's most spectacular mountain environments. The California golden trout, a native endemic subspecies of rainbow trout, is found only in the headwaters of the Kern River drainage and a few other High Sierra locations, making these lakes among the most ecologically significant and sought-after fishing destinations in the state. Spot Features: Bench Lakes are high-altitude backcountry lakes in the Sierra Nevada of California, likely in the Kings Canyon or Sequoia National Park area or adjacent wilderness, featuring the cold, clear water and granite basin topography of the California High Sierra. Rainbow, brook, and golden trout respond to small flies and spinners in the crystal-clear lake water. Access requires a significant hike and wilderness permit, check CDFW and NPS for regulations. Seasonality: Rainbow trout and brook trout are active from ice-out in summer through fall at the Bench Lakes in the High Sierra, with the best fishing during the brief warm-season window from July through September. Golden trout, California's state fish, may be present in the highest-elevation portions of this lake complex � they are most active in July and August during the short alpine summer. The lakes are frozen and inaccessible from October through June.
