Fishing at Meeks Meadow Lake, Siskiyou County, California

• Overview

  Meeks Meadow Lake is a Siskiyou County water, California side. This is mixed woodland ground. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Weed is the closest place, 30 miles off. Yreka follows at 30 miles, then Montague at 33 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it. Ground round the water is easy walking in most parts.

• Where to Fish on Meeks Meadow Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Siskiyou County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout and Chinook salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Anyone new to Meeks Meadow Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 59°F; by December the average is down near 33°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Meeks Meadow Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Smith Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Meeks Meadow Lake locally before you travel.