Feeley Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Nevada County end of California holds Feeley Lake. The ground round it is rolling hill. At about 52 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The whole outline is near 1.5 miles, and most of it is walkable. Nevada City sits 23 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Reno, 45 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Feeley Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Nevada County include brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and brown trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Feeley Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 63°F at the top of summer and 33°F at the bottom of winter. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Feeley Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Carr Lake, 0.4 miles out. Ask locally about Feeley Lake if anything is unclear.