Teal Pond in Modoc County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Teal Pond in the Modoc County part of California. The water sits 4,357 feet up. Around 88 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. With about 1.6 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Alturas is the closest town at 2.4 miles. After that come Lakeview at 51 miles and Burney at 72 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Teal Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Modoc County records list Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker, rainbow trout and green sunfish among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Teal Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 66°F on average, December about 30°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Teal Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Park at Headquarters Parking, half a mile from the water. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Goose Pond at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. For Teal Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.