BIG CHIEF LAKE

Species Weather Hydrology


FISHING CALIFORNIA

Big Chief Lake


April 25, 2024

Big Chief Lake is a popular fishing spot located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using lures and bait such as nightcrawlers, powerbait, and spinners. The best time of year to visit is from late spring to early fall, with average temperatures ranging from 65-80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

LAKE EDISON BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUNTINGTON BOAT RAMP & LAUNCHING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
SANDY COVE ROAD FRESNO COUNTY
Upper King Watershed, California
REDINGER BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUME LAKE BOAT LAUNCH (EAST DAM)
Upper King Watershed, California
FLORENCE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
FLORENCE LAKE BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
SUNNYSLOPE ROAD 30796, SANGER
Upper King Watershed, California
MAMMOTH POOL RD, CALIFORNIA
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
NORTH PIEDRA ROAD 3140, SANGER
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATER DEADMAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS RIVER
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
CENTERVILLE FLAT TO HANGMAN'S BRIDGE
Upper Carson Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH EAST CARSONRIVER
Upper Carson Watershed, California
MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
SOURCE SEC 24, T6N, R21E TO CENTERVILLE FLAT
Upper Carson Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 4 TO SALT SPRINGS RESERVOIR
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
West Walker Watershed, California
LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada

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Mammoth Creek Community Park

Trails End Park

Devils Postpile National Monument

Granite Mountain Wilderness

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve

Owens River Headwaters Wilderness

Wildlife Area Kinsman Flat

Hoover Wilderness

Bodie State Historic Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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VISITOR CONTACT / RANGER STATION
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PARSONS MEMORIAL LODGE
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