White Reservoir Fishing in Modoc County, California

• Overview

  You will find White Reservoir in Modoc County, California. Height above sea level is 4,806 feet. At roughly 23 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Modoc County standards. The nearest town is Alturas, 15 miles away. The big place round here is Chico, 126 miles distant. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on White Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Modoc County cover Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker, rainbow trout, green sunfish and brook trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On White Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 64°F, while January sits near 30°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect White Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Kelly Reservoir is 3.2 miles distant. Nothing on White Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.