Mumbo Lake Fishing in Shasta County, California

• Overview

  Look for Mumbo Lake in Shasta County, California. Beyond the shoreline you have farm and woodlot. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Dunsmuir, 12 miles away. The nearest city of size is Chico, 107 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mumbo Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Shasta County cover Chinook salmon, green sturgeon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Mumbo Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 31°F to 59°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Mumbo Lake more years than not. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Upper Mumbo Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Mumbo Lake should be assumed from this page alone.