Straylor Lake in Lassen County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Straylor Lake lies within the bounds of Lassen County, California. The surface lies 5,259 feet up. Around 107 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 1.7 miles on foot. Nearest town is Burney, 31 miles off. After that come Westwood at 35 miles and Susanville at 36 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Straylor Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Lassen County include rainbow trout, tahoe sucker, Sacramento sucker and brown trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Straylor Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 62°F and January near 30°F on the long-run figures. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Straylor Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Long Lake, 1.8 miles out. For Straylor Lake in particular, ask before you travel.