Fishing Pit Four Reservoir in Shasta County, California

• Overview

  Pit Four Reservoir is one of the Shasta County listings for California. The country round it is mixed woodland from end to end. At about 72 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. On our Shasta County list it sits near the top for size. Supplies mean a trip to Burney, 9.5 miles off. It is 88 miles to Chico, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Pit Four Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records held for Shasta County cover Chinook salmon, green sturgeon, rainbow trout and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Pit Four Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 66°F for July and 35°F for January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on Pit Four Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lake Britton at 4.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Pit Four Reservoir before loading the car.