Fishing at Woodridge Lake, Shasta County, California

• Overview

  Woodridge Lake sits in Shasta County, out in California. The setting is dry hill on every side. Around 25 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. For supplies, Shingletown is 0.4 miles out. The nearest city of size is Chico, 53 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near. Conditions change the water more than the calendar does.

• Where to Fish on Woodridge Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Shasta County names Chinook salmon, green sturgeon, rainbow trout, brook trout and Sacramento sucker. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Woodridge Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 74°F; the cold one sits at 41°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Woodridge Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Grace Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Woodridge Lake locally before you travel.