Reflection Lake Fishing in Shasta County, California

• Overview

  Reflection Lake lies in Shasta County, California. It sits at 5,912 feet above sea level. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Shingletown sits 17 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 58 miles to Chico, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Reflection Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Shasta County cover Chinook salmon, green sturgeon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Reflection Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 59°F in August and bottom out at 30°F in December. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Reflection Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Manzanita Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Reflection Lake before loading the car.