McCoy Flat Reservoir Fishing in Lassen County, California

• Overview

  Set in Lassen County, McCoy Flat Reservoir is a California water. It stands 5,564 feet above sea level. Roughly 1,408 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. It is among the larger waters listed here for Lassen County. The closest town, Westwood, is 12 miles distant. It is 69 miles to Chico, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on McCoy Flat Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Lassen County include rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and Sacramento sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat McCoy Flat Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 27°F and July at about 62°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. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to McCoy Flat Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Lake Norvell sits 3.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on McCoy Flat Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.