Sworinger Reservoir, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Sworinger Reservoir is one of the Modoc County listings for California. The setting is mixed woodland. With some 240 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 3.5 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. The closest town, Alturas, is 31 miles away. Susanville is 61 miles away, with Johnstonville at 61 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Sworinger Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged across Modoc County include Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker, rainbow trout and green sunfish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Sworinger Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 61°F and December at 27°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Sworinger Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Snake Lake, 1.6 miles out. Nothing on Sworinger Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.