Whitehorse Flat Reservoir, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Modoc County entry here is Whitehorse Flat Reservoir, in California. The ground round it is farm and woodlot. It measures some 1,465 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Shoreline length is close to 14 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It ranks high for size among our Modoc County listings. The town to know is Burney, 31 miles out. The nearest city of size is Chico, 110 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Whitehorse Flat Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Modoc County include Sacramento sucker, modoc sucker and rainbow trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Whitehorse Flat Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 30°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Whitehorse Flat Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Mosquito Lake at 3.3 miles is the nearest alternative. For Whitehorse Flat Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.