BUCK ISLAND LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Buck Island Lake


April 20, 2024

Buck Island Lake in California is a popular fishing destination, with anglers targeting species such as rainbow, brook, and brown trout. The surrounding area offers hiking and camping opportunities, and nearby towns provide restaurants and shops. Fishermen are advised to use lures or bait that resemble the lake's insect population, and to fish in the early morning or late evening. The best time to visit is typically from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F during the day and dropping to 40-50°F at night.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lower Blue Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Salt Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Evergreen Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Blue Lakes

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

Highland Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Lower Bear River Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Bear River Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Lake Tabeaud

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Hobart Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
WOODCAMP ACCESS ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE ROAD 1500, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE -BOAT RAMP BOATING SITE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
LOCKWOOD ROAD WASHOE COUNTY
Truckee Watershed, Nevada
MEADOW LAKE ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SMOKEY LANE 44-50, ALLEGHANY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SARDINE LAKE ROAD 990, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
CARIBOU RESERVOIR TO BELDON
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF SPANISH CREEK AND INDIAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Rainbow Ridge Park

Glendale Park

Mogul Park

Lundsford Park

Portola City Park

Newlands Circle

Oxbow Park

Idlewild Park

Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge

Rock Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
HERMIT VALLEY
ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
WASHINGTON OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
JUMBO GRADE
Jumbo Grade is a popular recreational area in the Truckee watershed in Nevada. It is located along the eastern slope of the Virginia Range and is easily accessible from Reno. ...
KYBURZ MARSH WATCHABLE WILDLIFE SITE
ANGORA RIDGE
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...

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