Fishing conditions for Shorty Lake (CA)
05:41
20:20
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
11:57 AM
humidity
9%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
00:03AMmoon
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Shorty Lake (CA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Shorty 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 Monday (2 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak), and Saturday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Shorty Lake (CA).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C) . Sunrise today: 05:41 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 9.8 mph (4.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.8 mph (6.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:03 AM and moonset at 1:15 PM.
About this spot
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Shorty Lake (CA) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Shorty 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 Monday (2 PM peak), Sunday (11 AM peak), and Saturday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Shorty Lake (CA).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C) . Sunrise today: 05:41 AM, sunset: 08:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 9.8 mph (4.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.8 mph (6.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:03 AM and moonset at 1:15 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Shorty Lake is a compact remote alpine lake in California's High Sierra, supporting rainbow trout, brook trout, and potentially golden trout in the cold, pristine mountain water of the southern Sierra Nevada wilderness. Spot Features: Shorty Lake is a remote high-altitude lake in the California Sierra Nevada, likely named for its small size, featuring the cold, clear water and granite landscape of the High Sierra. Golden trout may be present. Small flies and spinners are most effective. Seasonality: Rainbow trout, brook trout, and golden trout are active from ice-out in July through September at Shorty Lake in the California High Sierra. The brief alpine summer is the only fishing window.
