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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.
iving in lakes and streams, this fish will eat insects, invertebrates and small minnows. They are typically targeted using very light spinning or fly tackle using nymphs, wet or dry flies, worms or salmon eggs. These fish may also strike small spinner baits or spoons but some areas where these fish can be found have enacted policies where anglers may only use artificial lures so check all regulations before targeting these fish. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The body coloration is golden-yellow or olive yellow, with a golden belly, and Parr marks (vertical bars) can be seen on juveniles, but these marks typically disappear in larger individuals. Spots can be seen in an even distribution of pronounced, moderate-sized, rounded or oval black spots on the sides of the body and on top of the head. These spots may sometimes extend below the lateral line and onto the dorsal and caudal fins. The top of the Apache trout’s head and back is typically dark olive to brown and a black stripe appears to go through each eye because of the presence of two small black dots on either side of the pupil. Below the lower jaw, there is a dash of color that will range from yellow to darker gold. The dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are tipped with a white to orange color and the adipose fin is usually bordered with a black margin.
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
HOT C A FLUME NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
40cfs | 1.04ft | 6951ft |
MF SAN JOAQUIN R NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
16cfs | 2.75ft | 7593ft |
DEADMAN C A BIG SPRINGS NR CRESTVIEW CA
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
27cfs | 6.64ft | 7260ft |
ROBINSON C AT TWIN LKS OUTLET NR BRIDGEPORT
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
5cfs | 1.21ft | 7082ft |
MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA
2024-12-19T01:45:00.000-08:00 |
6cfs | 7.14ft | 7149ft |
GREEN CREEK NEAR BRIDGEPORT
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
6cfs | 1.94ft | 6864ft |
Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Potwisha - Sequoia National Park | |||
Atwell Mill - Sequoia National Park | |||
Frazier Mill - State Forest | |||
Wishon | |||
Balch Park | |||
Buckeye Flat - Sequoia National Park |