Rim Lake Fishing Guide, Lassen County, California

• Overview

  In California, Rim Lake falls inside Lassen County. The bank is 7,126 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 2 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Lassen County list holds plenty of bigger water. Chester is the closest place, 13 miles off. The nearest city of size is Chico, 63 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Rim Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Lassen County include rainbow trout, tahoe sucker and Sacramento sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Rim Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 58°F and January at 28°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish Rim Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The water borders Caribou Wilderness, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Emerald Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Rim Lake should be assumed from this page alone.