Coyote Flat Reservoir Fishing Guide, Shasta County, California

• Overview

  Coyote Flat Reservoir lies in Shasta County, California. This is farm and woodlot ground. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Shasta County. Burney lies 11 miles from the water. The big place round here is Chico, 91 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Coyote Flat 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. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Shasta County cover Chinook salmon, green sturgeon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Coyote Flat Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 68°F and January near 35°F on the long-run figures. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Coyote Flat Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Soldier Mountain Reservoir is 1.3 miles distant. Check the position at Coyote Flat Reservoir before loading the car.