Midge Lake (CA) Fishing Forecast

37.483° N, 119.012° W

Fishing conditions for Midge Lake (CA)

Today Tomorrow Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
sunrise 05:53
sunset 20:12

Biting score

92%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, July 24
9:37 AM

ClearSkyDay
24° FEELS LIKE20°
wind
5.2 m/s GUSTS7.8 m/s
101.6 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
23%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
15:55AM
moon
moonNew
  • Midge Lake (CA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Midge Lake (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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Today (11 PM peak), and Tuesday (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Midge Lake (CA).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 75°F (24°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:12 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 11.6 mph (5.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.4 mph (7.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 3:55 PM and moonset at 12:44 AM.

About this spot

  • Midge Lake (CA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Midge Lake (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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Today (11 PM peak), and Tuesday (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Midge Lake (CA).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 75°F (24°C) . Sunrise today: 05:53 AM, sunset: 08:12 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 11.6 mph (5.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.4 mph (7.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 3:55 PM and moonset at 12:44 AM.

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About this spot

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Midge Lake is a remote alpine lake in California's High Sierra, part of the rare golden trout habitat zone in the headwaters of the southern Sierra Nevada. The combination of rainbow trout, brook trout, and the iconic California golden trout makes lakes like Midge a special destination for Sierra Nevada backcountry anglers. Spot Features: Midge Lake is a remote high-altitude backcountry lake in the California Sierra Nevada, accessible by trail through wilderness, featuring the cold, clear water and granite basin typical of the High Sierra. Golden trout, California's native state fish, may be present in these high-elevation waters. Small flies and spinners are most effective, check CDFW and wilderness regulations before visiting. Seasonality: Rainbow trout, brook trout, and golden trout are active from ice-out in July through September at Midge Lake in the California High Sierra. The brief alpine summer is the only fishing window, the lake is frozen and inaccessible from October through June or July.
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