Heenan Lake- Angler Report

Heenan Lake - Markleeville, CA (Alpine County)


by Fish Reports Staff
10-30-2024

Steve Thornton shared a fishing report from Heenan Lake:

"We fished Heenan Lake last week (Thursday through Saturday) before the wind made it too difficult on Sunday. We had great success using a sinking line with a size 12 beaded prince nymph. Lahontan cutthroat trout are in the top 14 feet of water and respond well to movement on the fly. Brown bird's nest and copper johns under an indicator are also effective. Most catches were within 100 feet of the bank, with the best spots around the fish shack and near the weeds on the south side of the lake. Surface temperatures before the wind picked up were 51 degrees."

Thanks for the report, Steve!




More Reports

Bear Lake Conditions Report
Bear Lake

10-7-2025
BEAR LAKE and BEAR LAKE STATE PARK Conditions, as of 10/6/2025: ********** WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE: Lake Temperature: @ 61.9 degrees as measured in...... Read More

Scofield Reservoir Updates
Scofield Reservoir

10-7-2025
We are winterizing Mountain View camp ground. Water is off and the fish cleaning station is closed. Madsen Bay remains...... Read More

Water levels are at 40 percent
Millsite Reservoir

10-7-2025
Water levels are at 40%. The dock is unusable and will be pulled next week. ...... Read More