Lake Vera Fishing near Nevada City, California

• Overview

  Lake Vera is listed under Nevada County, California. The bank is 2,418 feet above sea level. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest place of any size is Nevada City, 2.8 miles away. The big place round here is Roseville, 40 miles distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Vera

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and brown trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of Lake Vera is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 42°F in December and 72°F in July. Cold never closes this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Lake Vera follows the weather closely. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Records show it does not hold water year-round. A platform or pier sits within 130 yards. You can camp about 170 yards away, going by the mapping. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Deer Creek Reservoir at 4.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Lake Vera is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.