Little Cleghorn Reservoir, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Little Cleghorn Reservoir in Lassen County, California. The bank gives way to rolling hill. Around 73 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For a base, Susanville sits 27 miles out. Chico is the closest city, 91 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Cleghorn Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for Lassen County names rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and Sacramento sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Little Cleghorn Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 61°F and January near 27°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Cleghorn Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Cleghorn Reservoir sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Little Cleghorn Reservoir.