Reservoir G, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Modoc County entry here is Reservoir G, in California. The surface lies 4,918 feet up. Surface area is around 155 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The closest town, Alturas, is 21 miles distant. It is 148 miles to Chico, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. Most of the shoreline can be walked in a session.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir G

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Modoc County records list Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker, rainbow trout and green sunfish among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Reservoir G before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 66°F, while January sits near 29°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Reservoir G runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Reservoir C is 4.2 miles distant. For Reservoir G, the notice at the access point is the final word.