Teal Lake Fishing in Plumas County, California

• Overview

  Teal Lake falls in Plumas County, part of California. Height above sea level is 6,519 feet. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Chester lies 15 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Chico, 62 miles away. Also within reach: Snag Lake 1.1 miles, Widow Lake near enough 2.1 miles, Jakey Lake 2.5 miles, Hidden Lake near enough 2.7 miles and Rainbow Lake 3.2 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Teal Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for Plumas County cover rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker, brown trout and green sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Teal Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 60°F and January at 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Teal Lake the same rules apply, with local timing. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Snag Lake, 1.1 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Teal Lake.