Calneva Lake in Lassen County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Calneva Lake lies in Lassen County, California. Farm and woodlot runs right down to the water. With some 180 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 2.1 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It is among the larger waters listed here for Lassen County. The closest town, Janesville, is 28 miles away. Cold Springs follows at 33 miles, then Johnstonville at 34 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Calneva Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Lassen County include rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, Sacramento sucker and brown trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Calneva Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 32°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Calneva Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Duck Lake is 2.5 miles distant. The position on Calneva Lake is worth confirming on the day.