Fishing in the Northern California Region
Explore fishing in the Northern California Region of California. Shasta Lake Inlet, Trinity Lake, Sacramento River, Klam
The inlet streams feeding Shasta Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Shasta Lake Inlet (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Shasta Lake Inlet, CaliforniaThe inlet streams feeding Shasta Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Trinity Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Trinity Lake, CaliforniaTrinity Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern California with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Trinity Center Public Boat Ramp →
3. Sacramento River (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Sacramento River, CaliforniaSacramento River offers excellent fishing in the Northern California with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Keswick Launch Ramp →
4. Klamath River (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Klamath River, CaliforniaKlamath River offers excellent fishing in the Northern California with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Rocky Bar River Access →
5. Lake K10 (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake K10, CaliforniaLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern California of California with scenic natural surroundings.
6. Barnum Flat Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Barnum Flat Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Barnum Flat Reservoir →
7. Black Butte Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Black Butte Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
8. Borax Lake site (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Borax Lake site, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
9. Brush Creek Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Brush Creek Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: End of Mark West Creek Kayaking Run →
10. Butte Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Butte Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
11. Castle Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Castle Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
12. Cedar Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Cedar Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
13. Clear Lake Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Clear Lake Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
14. Concow Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Concow Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
15. Copco Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Copco Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
16. Deep Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Deep Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
17. Duvall Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Duvall Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
18. East Park Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
East Park Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
19. Ellis Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Ellis Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
20. Emerald Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Emerald Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Camp Fleischmann Waterfront →
21. Fountaingrove Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Fountaingrove Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
22. Green Place Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Green Place Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
23. Hidden Valley Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Hidden Valley Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
24. Highland Springs Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Highland Springs Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Konocti Vista Marina →
25. Horseshoe Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Horseshoe Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
- ⚠ This water: Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. | 5 trout
Boat Launch: Camp Fleischmann Waterfront →
26. Howard Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Howard Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
27. Indian Tom Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Indian Tom Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
- ⚠ This water: All year. | 2 trout. 4 trout in possession.
- ⚠ This water: (65) Isabella Lake (Lake Isabella, Kern Co.) | All year. | 5 trout
28. Indian Valley Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Indian Valley Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
29. Juniper Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Juniper Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Camp Fleischmann Waterfront →
30. Kangaroo Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Kangaroo Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
31. Keswick Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Keswick Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Keswick Launch Ramp →
32. Lake Britton (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Britton, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
33. Lake County (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake County, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
34. Lake De Sabla (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake De Sabla, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
35. Lake Earl (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Earl, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
36. Lake Helen (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Helen, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Camp Fleischmann Waterfront →
37. Lake Ilsanjo (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Ilsanjo, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
38. Lake McCloud (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake McCloud, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
39. Lake Mendocino (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Mendocino, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
40. Lake Oroville (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Oroville, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
41. Lake Pillsbury (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Pillsbury, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
42. Lake Ralphine (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Ralphine, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
43. Lake Shasta (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Shasta, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Shasta Marina at Packers Bay →
44. Lake Shastina (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Shastina, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
45. Lake Siskiyou (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Siskiyou, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
46. Lake Sonoma (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lake Sonoma, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
47. Lewiston Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lewiston Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
48. Lower Klamath Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lower Klamath Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
49. Lower Roberts Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Lower Roberts Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Lower Roberts Reservoir →
50. Magalia Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Magalia Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
51. Manzanita Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Manzanita Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
52. Mary Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Mary Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
53. Meiss Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Meiss Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
- ⚠ This water: Sat. preceding Memorial Day through Sep. 30. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. | 0 trout
54. Mosquito Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Mosquito Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
55. Mud Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Mud Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
56. Murphy Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Murphy Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Bucks Lake Marina →
57. Paradise Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Paradise Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
58. Philbrook Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Philbrook Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
59. Pit 7 Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Pit 7 Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
60. Pit Six Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Pit Six Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
61. Ruth Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Ruth Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
62. Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: End of Mark West Creek Kayaking Run →
63. Shasta Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Shasta Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Shasta Marina at Packers Bay →
64. Snag Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Snag Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
65. Spring Creek Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Spring Creek Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Brandy Creek Marina →
66. Statue Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Statue Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Methodist Creek River Access →
67. Stony Gorge Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Stony Gorge Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
68. Summit Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Summit Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
69. Thurston Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Thurston Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Mike Thompson Harbor →
70. Timber Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Timber Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
71. Tule Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Tule Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
72. Ukonom Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Ukonom Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
73. Whiskeytown Lake (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Whiskeytown Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
74. Whitehorse Flat Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead)
Whitehorse Flat Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Northern California Region region of California.
Fishing Tips for the Northern California Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in California; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Northern California Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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