Fish Lake Fishing Guide, Humboldt County, California

• Overview

  Humboldt County in California is where Fish Lake sits. It stands 1,808 feet above sea level. Around 27 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. On our Humboldt County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest town is Willow Creek, 23 miles off. The big place round here is Chico, 144 miles distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Fish Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name green sturgeon, flathead grey mullet, rainbow trout, Coho salmon and cutthroat trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Anyone new to Fish Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 64°F and December reads 40°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Fish Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Red Mountain Lake is 1 mile distant. Signs at Fish Lake carry more weight than any list.