Fishing Biscar Reservoir in Lassen County, California

• Overview

  Biscar Reservoir sits in Lassen County, out in California. Farm and woodlot runs right down to the water. The water covers some 43 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Johnstonville is the closest place, 17 miles off. It is 76 miles to Reno, the nearest city. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Biscar Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Lassen County: rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, Sacramento sucker and brown trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Biscar Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 30°F to 69°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Biscar Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Snowstorm Wetland, 9.8 miles out. What applies at Biscar Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.