Mono County · lake · 40 acres
Big Alkali Lake
Big Alkali Lake is a lake in Mono County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
90°
42°
17 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
92°
53°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
92°
56°
20 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Little Alkali Lake0.9 mi
- Little Hot Creek1.6 mi
- O'Harrel Canyon Creek1.9 mi
- Hot Creek2.0 mi
- Wilfred Creek3.3 mi
- Convict Creek4.9 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
- McGee Creek5.0 mi
- Lake Crowley5.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Alkali Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Alkali Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Alkali Lake?+
Big Alkali Lake is a lake in Mono County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.