Big Blue Lake fishing
Big Blue Lake
What's biting at Big Blue Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Big Blue Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scott R Nr Fort Jones Ca | 141 cfs | → |
| Trinity R Ab Coffee C Nr Trinity Ctr Ca | 137 cfs | → |
| Salmon R A Somes Bar Ca | 643 cfs | → |
| Klamath R A Orleans | 3,690 cfs | → |
| Shasta R Nr Montague Ca | 65 cfs | → |
| Klamath R Nr Seiad Valley Ca | 1,780 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Idlewild Campground
- Mule Bridge - Horse
- Mulebridge Campground
- Trail Creek Campground
- Joss - Johnson Park (Etna City Park)
- Hidden Horse Campground
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Jack Ass Creek River Access
- Red Bank River Access
- Saw Pit Flat River Access
- Matthews Creek River Access
- Methodist Creek River Access
- National Forest Development Road 41n08 Siskiyou County
Paddle runs
- Wilderness Boundary To Forest Road 40n54
- Headwaters In Russian Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary
- Scott District Boundary To Confluence With Sixmile Creek
- Headwaters In Marble Mountains Wilderness To Pre-1984 Wilderness Boundary
- Confluence With Sixmile Creek To Confluence With South Fork Salmon River
- Confluence With Blind Horse Creek To Cecilville Bridge
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Big Blue Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Big Blue Lake
What fish species are found at Big Blue Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Big Blue Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Big Blue Lake.
How do I get to Big Blue Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Big Blue Lake.