Mavis Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Mavis Lake sits within Siskiyou County in California. It stands 6,706 feet above sea level. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest place of any size is Weed, 28 miles away. The big place round here is Chico, 115 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Mavis Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brook trout, Chinook salmon, klamath smallscale sucker and brown trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Mavis Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 58°F and January at 32°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Mavis Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Fox Creek Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Mavis Lake if anything is unclear.