Pine Creek Reservoir Fishing Guide, Modoc County, California

• Overview

  Pine Creek Reservoir is one of the Modoc County listings for California. Country round the bank runs to mixed woodland. This is a pocket water of some 15 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Modoc County. The closest town, Alturas, is 7.6 miles away. Lakeview is 53 miles and Susanville 71 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Pine Creek Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Modoc County include Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker and rainbow trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Pine Creek Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and December near 31°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Pine Creek Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Payne Reservoir, 2.7 miles out. Confirm access to Pine Creek Reservoir locally before you travel.