Lower Bucks Lake Fishing in Plumas County, California

• Overview

  Lower Bucks Lake lies in Plumas County, California. It sits at 5,079 feet above sea level. With some 130 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 1.9 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It is among the larger waters listed here for Plumas County. Quincy lies 15 miles from the water. East Quincy is 17 miles and Magalia 20 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lower Bucks Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Plumas County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker, brown trout and green sunfish. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Lower Bucks Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 33°F and August at about 63°F, the water has a wide range to work through. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Lower Bucks Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Thompson Lake, 1.9 miles out. Nothing on Lower Bucks Lake should be assumed from this page alone.