Ake Reservoir Fishing in Modoc County, California

• Overview

  Ake Reservoir sits in Modoc County, out in California. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Modoc County list holds plenty of bigger water. Alturas is the closest town at 24 miles. Then Lakeview, 25 miles, and Altamont, 69 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Ake Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open biodiversity records for Modoc County list Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker, rainbow trout and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Ake Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 64°F and January near 30°F on the long-run figures. Some winters cap it and some do not. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ake Reservoir. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Poindexter Reservoir sits 2.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Ake Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.