Fishing at Everly Reservoir, Modoc County, California

• Overview

  You will find Everly Reservoir in Modoc County, California. Farm and woodlot runs right down to the water. With some 86 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 1.8 miles of margin, front to back. The nearest town is Lakeview, 23 miles away. Alturas is 28 miles and Altamont 64 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Everly Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Modoc County records list Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker, rainbow trout and green sunfish among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Everly Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 64°F, while January sits near 29°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Everly Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Householder Reservoir at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Everly Reservoir for certain.