Paradise Lake near Truckee: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Paradise Lake in Nevada County, California. This is mixed woodland country. The water measures roughly 19 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Truckee sits 11 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Reno, 30 miles away. Nearest other option: Warren Lake 0.6 miles, Devils Oven Lake sits 0.6 miles out, White Rock Lake 1.8 miles, Sand Ridge Lake sits 2.2 miles out and Buzzard Roost Lake 2.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Paradise Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Nevada County: brook trout, rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, brown trout and bluegill. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Paradise Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 27°F and August at about 59°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Paradise Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Warren Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Paradise Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.