Lake Siskiyou, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Siskiyou lies in Siskiyou County, in California. Land around it is rolling hill. The water covers around 434 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Shoreline length is close to 4.5 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Siskiyou County list. Mount Shasta is the closest place, 2.4 miles off. Beyond it, Dunsmuir at 6.3 miles and Weed at 9.9 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Siskiyou

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Siskiyou County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout, Chinook salmon and klamath smallscale sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lake Siskiyou fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 33°F in January up to 65°F in July. The season stretches long at both ends here. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Time your trip to Lake Siskiyou by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. A marina is mapped about half a mile away. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Browns Lake is 1.4 miles off. For Lake Siskiyou in particular, ask before you travel.