Fishing at Crystal Lake, Nevada County, California

• Overview

  Crystal Lake sits within Nevada County in California. It sits at 5,922 feet above sea level. At 13 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Some 21 miles away sits Truckee, the nearest settlement. After that come Nevada City at 24 miles and Foresthill at 24 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Crystal Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Nevada County include brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, brown trout and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Crystal Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 32°F in January and 62°F in August. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Crystal Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Access is marked private in mapping, so check before you cross anything. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. S P Lakes, 1.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Crystal Lake locally before you travel.