Bathtub Lake Fishing near Chester, California

• Overview

  This water sits in Shasta County, California. The surroundings are open valley. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Shasta County standards. The closest town, Chester, is 19 miles away. After that come Westwood at 24 miles and Burney at 29 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Bathtub Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Shasta County records list Chinook salmon, green sturgeon and rainbow trout among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Bathtub Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 60°F and January near 28°F on the long-run figures. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Bathtub Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Butte Lake is 0.5 miles distant. Ask locally about Bathtub Lake if anything is unclear.