Lower Bohn Lake near Hidden Valley Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lower Bohn Lake sits within Napa County in California. It sits in pine and hardwood country. Hidden Valley Lake sits 6.8 miles from the bank. Santa Rosa sits 25 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Other water nearby: Upper Bohn Lake some 1.4 miles off, 2.7 miles away is McCreary Lake, Detert Reservoir some 3.5 miles off, 6.6 miles away is Duvall Lake and Weeks Lake some 6.9 miles off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lower Bohn Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Napa County names Chinook salmon, rainbow trout and Sacramento sucker. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Lower Bohn Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 74°F and December near 45°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Time your trip to Lower Bohn Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Upper Bohn Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Treat access at Lower Bohn Lake as something to verify.