Blue Lake Fishing near Chester, California

• Overview

  In California, Blue Lake belongs to Tehama County. It sits in rolling hill. Surface area runs to about 15 acres — small enough to read in one session. Chester lies 14 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Chico, 50 miles away. Close by you also have: Duck Lake at 0.3 miles, Elizabeth Lake just 0.7 miles, Ridge Lake at 0.7 miles, Patricia Lake just 0.9 miles and Drake Lake at 2.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Blue Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, green sturgeon, Sacramento sucker, rainbow trout and black crappie. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Blue Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 61°F, with January the cold end at about 31°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Blue Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Duck Lake is 0.3 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Blue Lake.