Green Place Reservoir (historical), California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Green Place Reservoir (historical) lies in Modoc County, California. The country here is mixed woodland. Head to Burney, 25 miles away, for anything you forgot. The big place round here is Chico, 103 miles distant. Not far off: Gassaway Reservoir just 4.4 miles, Big Lake the better part of 4.4 miles, Horr Pond just 5.4 miles, Crum Reservoir the better part of 6.7 miles and Whitehorse Flat Reservoir just 7.1 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Green Place Reservoir (historical)

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Modoc County records list Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker and rainbow trout among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Green Place Reservoir (historical) gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 33°F to 67°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Green Place Reservoir (historical) that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Gassaway Reservoir, 4.4 miles out. Treat access at Green Place Reservoir (historical) as something to verify.