Briles Reservoir Fishing in Modoc County, California

• Overview

  Briles Reservoir lies in Modoc County, California. The ground around here is mixed woodland. It covers about 15 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Modoc County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Alturas, 22 miles away. Beyond it, Lakeview at 29 miles and Altamont at 77 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Briles Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Modoc County: Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker and rainbow trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Briles Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 65°F and January at 29°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Briles Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Short days concentrate it into a narrow window.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Bishop Lake is 1.4 miles distant. For Briles Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.