Best fishing near Yreka
22 fishing spots · 22 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Yreka, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 22 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
I⛰
#1
Iron Gate Reservoir
Good
18.8 mi away
· Clear water · 9 FNU· Clear · 52°F
The Iron Gate Reservoir fishing area is located in Northern California near the Oregon border. It's a popular spot for trout fishing with rainbow and brown trout being the most…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
C⛰
#2
Copco Lake
Good
24.0 mi away
· Clear water · 9 FNU· Clear · 52°F
Copco Lake is a great fishing destination located in Siskiyou County, California. It is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
L⛰
#3
Lonesome Lake
Good
35.6 mi away
· Clear water · 3 FNU· Clear · 56°F · 6 mph wind
Lonesome Lake is a popular fishing spot in California, USA, known for its abundance of trout species, including rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
F⛰
#4
Fox Creek Lake
Good
38.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 60°F · 5 mph wind
Fox Creek Lake is a popular fishing destination in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish, and…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
C⛰
#5
Calf Lake
Good
26.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 52°F
The Calf Lake fishing area is located in San Luis Obispo County, California, and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
B⛰
#6
Boles Creek
Good
24.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 52°F · 5 mph wind
Boles Creek is a popular fishing spot located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern California. Anglers can expect to catch brown and rainbow trout, as well as smallmouth…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
E⛰
#7
English Lake
Good
37.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 57°F
The English Lake fishing area is located in the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
C⛰
#8
Cold Creek
Good
36.7 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 63°F
Cold Creek is a popular fishing area located in northern California, USA. The creek is home to numerous fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout, making it…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
B⛰
#9
Big Marshy Lake
Good
37.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 60°F · 5 mph wind
The Big Marshy Lake fishing area is located in Northern California and is home to a variety of fish species including bass, trout, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities include…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
G⛰
#10
Green Granite Lake
Good
37.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 57°F
Green Granite Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
B⛰
#11
Blue Granite Lake
Good
36.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 52°F
Blue Granite Lake is a popular fishing destination in California that is known for its trout fishing. Fish species include rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout. Nearby…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
C⛰
#12
Campbell Lake
Good
27.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 52°F
Campbell Lake is a popular fishing destination located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Downieville, California. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and brown…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
A⛰
#13
Alder Creek
Good
34.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 52°F · 5 mph wind
The Alder Creek fishing area is located in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and is a popular spot for trout fishing. The area is home to rainbow, brown, and brook trout, among…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
D⛰
#14
Dobkins Lake
Good
30.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 60°F · 5 mph wind
Dobkins Lake is a popular fishing spot in California, known for its abundance of bass and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and picnicking. Fishing tips for…
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
D⛰
#15
Deadfall Lakes
Good
31.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 60°F · 5 mph wind
The Deadfall Lakes fishing area in California is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch trout. The lakes are home to both rainbow and brook trout, with some averaging…
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
Fishing near Yreka
The Yreka area has 22 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Yreka
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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