Ambrose Reservoir Fishing in Lassen County, California

• Overview

  Ambrose Reservoir is a Lassen County water, in California. The surface lies 6,158 feet up. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is a small entry by Lassen County standards. 37 miles away sits Susanville, the nearest town. For a city, Chico is 99 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ambrose Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Lassen County: rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and Sacramento sucker. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Ambrose Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 62°F; the cold one sits at 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Ambrose Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Catfish Reservoir is 1.6 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Ambrose Reservoir.