Feather Lake Fishing Guide, Plumas County, California

• Overview

  The Plumas County end of California holds Feather Lake. It sits in open valley. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Chester sits 17 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Chico is the closest city, 60 miles away. Others within reach: Silver Lake 0.4 miles away, Cluster Lakes at 0.9 miles, Big Bear Lake 1.1 miles away, Emigrant Lake at 1.3 miles and Little Bear Lake 1.4 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Feather Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Plumas County: rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker, brown trout and green sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Feather Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 59°F in August and bottom out at 29°F in January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Feather Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Silver Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Feather Lake as something to verify.