Lunker Hunter Lake Information

Above: Handful of Stripers from the Sacramento River Delta. Caught on April 12, 2007

Fishing Spot Information

This is a new feature on Lunker Hunter. We are trying to gather information on all of our members favorite fishing spots, lakes, rivers, and more. We will start with a little bit of information about a lot of lakes and list them below. As we gather more information about a particular area we will create it's own web page and the link will show up in blue below. If you would like to contribute information about your favorite spot, please send it to webmaster@lunkerhunter.com

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Antelope Lake Off of Hwy 89 take Rd A-22 then on to Beckworurth Greenville Rd on to Indian Creek Rd. This will put you right at the dam Camping ; 194 sites for tent & RV's Group Site at Long Point Campground Boating : All boating is allowed 1 launch ramp Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Catfish, Bass
Baum Lake Just 9.5 miles north of Burney Ca. on hwy 299 to Cassel Rd next to Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery, Has been designated as a wild trout lake ,Many a trophy Brown and Rain bow trout have been pulled out of this lake. Day use only No power boats Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Eastern Brook Trout
Big Sage Reservoir Hwy 299 to Crowder Flat Road about 20 mile north of Camby. This body of water sits at 4,900 ' and has a warm water fishery. Camping is primitive camp sites around the lake, No water Boat ramp is paved and open to all boating Fish Species : Catfish, Crappie, Blue gill, Bass & Eagle Lake trout Ranger dist phone # 530-233-5811
Blue Lake Located just about 28 miles southeast of Alturas and at the 6,000' level.Tucked into the Modoc National Forest. Take hwy 395 to Jess rd to Blue Lake rd 16 mile from hwy 395 There are 48 camp site for tent and rv's $ 7.00 per night Boating no water skiiing or jet ski's 15mph on the water. Boat Ramp Fishing Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Bucks Lake This lake holds Record Trout. The whole area is rich in wildlife and has alot of outdoor recreation options. Elevation - 5,155 feet Location - Plumas National Forest, West of Quincy. Size - 1,827 acres Contact info - Mt. Hough Ranger District (530)-283-0555 Fish species - Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout(mackinaw), Kokanee Salmon Techniques - Most anglers slow troll with Flashers, dodgers, flies, spinners, spoons, etc. The brown trout and Lake trout can be more accurately targeted with small stick baits, swimbaits, dodgers, etc. and a faster presentation may help as well. Camping - U.S.F.S. has 64 developed tent/RV sites. - 3 group sites reservations (877)-444-6777 -PG&E has 65 developed tent/RV sites reservations (916)386-5164 Resorts - Lakeshore Resort - Rv sites w/ hookups, cabins, resturaunt, bar, marina (530)-283-6900 - Bucks lake lodge - Cabins, store, resturaunt, gas station (530)283-2262 Hotels/Motels - Haskins Valley Inn - (530)-283-9667 - Timberline Inn - (530)-283-2262
BUTT VALLEY RESERVOIR This lake is connected to Lake Almanor by a tunnel. This is a PG&E lake on the feather river and the campground are ran by them. Elevation - 4,150 feet Location - Lassen National forest, 9 miles south of Chester on Hwy 89 in Plumas County. Size - 3/4 miles wide and 5 miles long Contact info - PG&E (916)-386-5164 Fish Species - Native and planted rainbow trout, Brown trout, Catfish Techniques - Most anglers slow troll with flashers, dodgers, Rapala's, etc. for the rainbows. The Brown trout would most effectively be caught trolling small stick baits such as Rapala's with a faster presentation. Camping - Cool Springs campground has 30 developed tent/RV sites - Ponderosa Flat campground has 63 developed tent/RV sites Ponderosa Flat Overflow has 20 sites for tents only More facilities may be available 9 miles away in Chester. Boating : The lake is open to all boating
Butte Lake Off of hwy 44 and rd 18 is Butte Lake Camping : At the Butte Creek Campgrounds Boats : No power boats Fish Species : Rainboaw Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Castle Lake West of the town of Mt Shasta, CA No Camping Rainbow Trout
Cave Lake Cave Lake is off of hwy 395 to Highgrade Road . Off of hwy 395 on the border of California and Oregon at 6,600 " in elevation in Modoc National Forest Camping 6 tent/rv sites Boating is limited to ( no Motors ) and launch by hand. Shallow draft boats are best Excellent fishing for Brook Trout and Rainbow
Copco Lake Copco Lake Is located east of Hornbrook and interstate 5 at a elevation of just over 2,600 feet Camping Mirror Cove 11 sites no water Juniper Point 9 sites no water Camp Creek 21 sites for rv's & no water boats Power, Canoe and sail boats rental boats from Copco Lake Store-530-459-3655 they have cabin rentals The upper Klamath River above the store are wild rainbow trout On the lakes provides Yellow perch, Crappie, Largemouth Bass
Crater Lake Off hwy 44 to rd 32N08 at 6,800' elevation Boats : No gas motors Camping : 17 sites Fish Species : Rainbow Trout
Crystal Lake Just 9.5 miles north of Burney Ca. on hwy 299 to Cassel Rd next to Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery, Has been designated as a wild trout lake ,Many a trophy Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout have been pulled out of this lake. Day use only No power boats Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Eastern Brook Trout
EAGLE LAKE This is the second largest natural lake in California. The water is slightly alkaline and is rather shallow. Elevation- 5,104 feet Location- Lassen National Forest, North of Susanville Size- 27,000 acres with over 100 miles shoreline Contact info- Eagle Lake Ranger District (530)-257-4188 Eagle lake sits just off of Rd A-1 at an elevation of 5,104' in the Lassen National Forest. Off of hwy 36 take Rd A-1 for 16 miles, all good paved road. Fish species - include the famous Eagle Lake trout that can be easily caught over 3 pounds. Deer and waterfowl hunting as well when in season. Techniques - The most common way of catching these trout is slow trolling with your regular trout gear. Anglers use flashers, dodgers, spinners, flies, worms, small Rapala's, etc. Camping - 300 developed camp sites for tents and RV's - 11 multiple sites - 2 group sites reservations (877)-444-6777 Eagle lake RV park - 46 full hook ups RV spaces, cabins, store reservations-(530)-825-3133 Mariners Resort - 82 full hookups RV spaces, cabins, store, resturaunt reservations (530)-825-3333 BLM has 17 developed camp sites Aspen Cove has 25 developed tent sites Boating : All water craft. There are 3 boat ramps on the lake with Docks and Moorage
Fee Reservoir Fee Reservoir is out of Fort Bidwell . Surprise Valley Rd to Fee Reservoir Rd Off of hwy 395 on the border of California and Oregon at 6,600 " in elevation in Modoc National Forest 7 tent/rv sites at Fee Reservior Boating is limited to ( no Motors ) and launch by hand. Shallow draft boats are best Fee Reservoir-- trophy Rainbow Trout can be had on this remote Res. is under management of BLM
Folsom Lake Folsom, CA Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Coho Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Carp, Catfish Boat Ramps Camping in certain areas Surrounded by restaurants, motels, and everything else that comes with a medium sized city
Indian Tom Lake Take hwy 97 north out of Weed, Ca. just 2 mile north of Dorris Ca, right on Sheepy Creek Rd , lake on left. Non power boats No Camping The alkaline waters support a unique cutthroat trout population Fish Species : Cutthroat trout
Iron Canyon Reservoir This lake is located in Shasta county at 2,700' the lake has 15 miles of shore line. Large boats with a deep draft are not recommended due to shallow lake levels. Directions hwy 299 just north of Montgomery Creek , take Big Bend rd , 24.5 miles to boat ramp from hwy 299 Camping sites 25 tents and rv's at no fee Hawkins landing 10 sites tent and rv $ 15.00 per night Boat ramp is at Hawkins campground Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Iron Gate Reservoir Located east of Hornbrook and interstate 5 at a elevation of just over 2,600 feet Camping Mirror Cove 11 sites no water Juniper Point 9 sites no water Camp Creek 21 sites for rv's & no water boats Power, Canoe and sail boats rental boats from Copco Lake Store-530-459-3655 they have cabin rentals The upper Klamath River above the store are wild rainbow trout On the lakes provides Yellow perch, Crappie, Largemouth Bass
Juanita Lake From Weed take hwy 97 to left on Meiss Lake rd left on Juanita lake rd Non power boats only has launch ramp 22 camping site : Fee $10.00 per night 2 handicap sites Fish Species : Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Catfish
Lake Almanor Lake Almanor, CA Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, King Salmon
Lake Amador Amador, CA Trout, Largemouth Bass, Catfish
Lake Britten Sits at a elevation of 2,760 feet above sea level. Lake Britten has about 18 miles of shore line. Located just off hwy 89 Camping - State Park - 128 sites for tents and rv's - Also has some cabins PG&E camping on the north shore - tents and rvs, plus has group sites Fish Species - Trout, Crappie, Catfish, Bass
Lake Shastina From Weed take hwy 97 north to Big Springs Rd. left on Jackson Ranch rd to the boat ramp. day use only Open to all boating ,ramp is free Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish
Lake Siskiyou Mt Shasta CA Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, German Brown Trout, Bass Lake Siskiyou Camp Grounds- Resort & RV Park 530-926-2618 boat ramp store Restaurant
Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe, CA and NV Mackinaw, Kokanee, Brown Trout Restaurants, Hotels, Motels, Casinos, Campgrounds Boat Ramps
Lewiston Lake Just off hwy 299 sits Lewiston Lake at 1,900'. Lewiston is 5 miles long and 15 miles of shore line Camping Ackerman - 66 sites - RV's to 40' Tunnel Rock - 6 sites - RV's to 15' - No water Copper Gulch - 5 sites - RV's to 16' Mary Smith - 18 sites - tent only Boats - All boats allowed - 10 mph spped limit on the lake Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, King Salmon
Lily Lake Off of hwy 395 to Highgrade Road on the border of California and Oregon at 6,600 " in elevation in Modoc National Forest Boating on is limited to ( no Motors ) and launch by hand. Shallow draft boats are best Excellent fishing for Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout
LITTLE GRASS VALLEY RESERVOIR, SLY CREEK RESERVOIR, LOST CREEK RESERVOIR Little Grass Valley Res. and Sly Creek Res. are great boating and fishing lakes. Lost Creek Res. is mostly surrounded by private property but can be great fishing. They are very scenic and have an abundance of wildlife. The Pacific Crest Trail is nearby. There are abandoned mining towns nearby. Elevation - Little Grass Valley 5,040 feet. Sly Creek 3,560 feet Location - Plumas National Forest, North of Bullards Bar, West of Quincy, near La Porte. Size - Little Grass Valley 1,615 acres. Sly Creek 562 acres. Contact info - Feather River Ranger Station (530)-534-6500 Fish Species - Rainbow trout, Brook trout, brown trout. Techniques - Slow trolling with trout gear such as Flashers, Dodger, spinners, spoons, etc for rainbow trout and brook trout. There are huger browns in Little Grass valley that tend to go after the bigger, more natural looking baits such AC plugs, Rapala's, etc. Camping - Little Grass Valley campground has 320 developed tent/RV sites. resrevations(877)-444-6777 - Sly Creek campground has 53 developed tent/RV sites. For all your fishing needs including gear and information visit our free fishing forum and our online catalog. Map soon to follow!
McCloud Reservoir Rainbow Trout, German Brown trout Boat Ramp Camping- Ah-Di-Na - 16 camping sites - Nnot advisable for large trailers or motorhomes
McCumber Reservoir Just off hwy 89 is Viola and McCumber Reservoir Boats: No power boats Camping: No camping Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Medicine Lake CA Just 2 miles south of MtShasta Ca. Take hwy 89 north to ( forest service rd 49 ) also called Medicine lake rd. just 1 mile north of Bartle on the Left. Camping 73 sites tent & rv fee $ 7.00 per night Boating Open to all Non & power boating Ramp paved ,no docks Fish Types : Rainbow Trout and Brook trout
Round Valley Reservoir Camping : Greenville Campground 18 sites for tents and RV's Taylorsville Campground 24 sites for tents and RV's Boating Call Valley Lake for info at 530-258-7751 Fish Species: Black Bass, Catfish, Bluegill
Ruth Lake Ruth Lake is just out of Mad River Ca. on Hwy 36. It sits at an elevation of 2,654'. Camping : USFS : 81 sites for tent and RV's, and 1 Group site The Community of Ruth Lake has 85 sites for tent and RV's Barlow Group Camp Boating : Open to all boating Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Bass, King Salmon, Catfish
Shasta Lake Shasta Lake sits just north Of Redding Ca. On I-5, with it's 4 rivers that feed the lake. The Sacramento River, McCloud River, Squaw Creek Arm, and the Pit River Arm and she sits at 1,067 ' elevation.When the lake is full It has a shore line of over 365 miles of wooded shore line. Camping: Pit Arm Jones Valley - 27 tent & rv sites Jones Inlet - Primitive shoreline camp sites McCloud Arm Bailey Cove - 5 tent sites Hirtz Bay - Bboat ramp - 38 sites Camp #1 Group camp site 120 people Camp #2 Group Camp site 80people Dekkas Rock - 60 people max Moore Creek - 12 sites Ellery Creek - 19 sites Pine Point -14 sites McCloud Bridge - 20 sites Resorts Antlers RV Park 530-238-2553 Antlers Marina & Resort 530-238-2553 Bridge Bay Resort 530-275-3021 Digger Bay Marina 530-275-3072 Holiday Harbor 530-238-2383 Jones Valley Resort 530-223-7950 Lakehead Campground & RV Park 530-238-8450 Lakeshore Resort 530-238-2301 Lakeview Marina 530-223-3003 Packer's Bay Marina 530-275-5570 Shasta Marina 800-959-3359 Silverthorn Resort 530-275-1571 Sugarloaf Marina 530-238-2711 Sugarloaf Cottages 530-2448 Tsasdi Resort 530-238-2575 Boating : Open to all boats Fish Species : Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, King Salmon, Kamloop Trout, Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Blue Gill, Perch, Sturgeon (White)
Silver Lake At a elevation of 6,800' sits Silver lake off hwy 44 to Rd A-21 to Mooney Rd to the Silver Lake Rd. Camping : 18 sites Boats : Hand Launch only Fish Species : Rainbow Trout
Trinity Lake Trinity lake is at 2,300 feet in elevation off hwy 299 west out of Redding. Camping - USFS Hayward Flat - 98 sites to 40' - Beach Tannery Gulch - 87 sites - RV's up to 40' - Boat Ramp - Beach Clark Springs - 21 sites - RV's to 20' Minersville - 21 sites - RV's to 18' Stoney Point - 22 walk in sites - Tents only East Weaver - 15 sites - RV's to 12' Bridge Camp - 15 sites - RV's to 12' Rush Creek - 10 sites - rvs to 16' - No water Jackass Springs - 21 sites - RV's to 32' - No water Preacher Meadow - 45 sites - RV's to 32' Alpine View - 66 sites - RV's to 32' Boats : All boating allowed 4 full service marinas 7 public boat ramps Fish Species - Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, King Salmon, Kokanee
Union Valley Reservoir Kyburz, CA Mackinaw, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout Campgrounds
West Valley Reservoir Just east of Likely Ca.on hwy 395 is West Valley Reservoir at a elevation just over 4,770 ' . It has 7 miles of shore line. hwy 395 to Likely right on Jess Valley Rd to the sign that says West Valley res. 3.10 miles All boats are allowed 1 lane boat ramp Camping is primitive water & Toilets Fishing : there are often good size trout pulled out of this little lake Fish Species : Catfish, Perch, Eagle Lake Trout
Whiskeytown Lake Shasta County, CA Just 9 miles west of Redding Ca. on hwy 299 is Whiskeytown lake at a elevation of 1,209 feet. Camping : National Park Oak Bottom - 100 sites & 22 rv sites up to 36' Brandy Creek - 37 rv sites Dry Creek - 100 sites Boating : Open to all boats Fish Species : Kokanee, King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Bass, Crappie, Catfish