Grizzly Lake in Siskiyou County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Grizzly Lake is a Siskiyou County water, California side. The country round it is mixed woodland from end to end. It measures about 42 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It ranks high for size among our Siskiyou County listings. The nearest town is Weaverville, 20 miles away. Then Lewiston, 24 miles, and Willow Creek, 31 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Grizzly Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Siskiyou County cover rainbow trout, brook trout, Chinook salmon, klamath smallscale sucker and brown trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Grizzly Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 33°F in December to roughly 60°F in August. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Grizzly Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lois Lake, 0.7 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Grizzly Lake for certain.