California Fishing Destinations

Bucks Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Blue Catfish and 3 more species

Bucks Lake is located in the Plumas National Forest in California, USA. This area is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, including rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon, smallmouth bass, and catfish. There are also nearby hiking and camping areas for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing tips include using bait or lures that mimic the natural prey of the fish in the area. The best time to visit is in the summer months, from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.

BUCKS LAKE
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Fish Species

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The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.

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The value of the Atlantic salmon both as a sport, commercial, and food fish cannot be exaggerated.

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This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).

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The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.

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The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...

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There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.


Boat Launches

Access Ramp
Pocket Road 7656, Sacramento
Natomas Park Drive, Sacramento
River Trail El Dorado County
Loafer Creek Road, Oroville
Monument Hill Road, Oroville
Lucerne Harbor Park
Iowa Hill Road Placer County
Garden Highway 10000, Sacramento
Second Street 209, Yuba City
Clear Creek Road 17501-17987, Redding
Plumas County
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, California
Lost Cove Boat Ramp
Main Street 98, Red Bluff
Sycamore Campground Boat Launch
Red Bluff Recreation Area, Red Bluff
Oroville-Quincy Road 17000-17046, Meadow Valley
Keswick Boat Ramp
Lake Redding Boat Ramp
South Bonnyview Boat Launch
Oak Hill Road 7935, Pilot Hill
Old River Road 19091, West Sacramento
Park Road, Granite Bay
Green Valley Road 661, El Dorado Hills
Pennsylvania Avenue 3885, Fair Oaks
Ball Park Avenue 14775, Clearlake
River Bluff Drive 39, Oroville
3rd Street 20, Lakeport
Garmire Road 6736-6876, Meridian
Potters Ravine, Oroville
Lake Spaulding Road 10260, Nevada City
Garden Highway 5020, Yuba City
County Road 136 179-199, West Sacramento
Highway 45, Knights Landing
Bidwell Canyon Trail, Oroville
Salmon Lake Road 1500, Sierra City
Sardine Lake Road 990, Sierra City
Henness Pass Road, Sierraville
Plumas County
Peninsula Road, Strawberry Valley
Oaks Nature Trail El Dorado County
Watt Avenue, Sacramento
Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, Gold River
Harrington Way 950, Carmichael
Butte County
Smokey Lane 44-50, Alleghany
Willow Creek Boat Ramp
Biggs-Willows Road 1947, Princeton
Pennington Road 1100, Live Oak
Lake Natoma Northern Boat Ramp
Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
Island Drive Lake County
Lake County
Knoxville Road 1601, Napa County
Chaparral Cove Napa County
Rattlesnake Road Placer County
Yuba County
Rossmoor Drive Rancho Cordova
Walker Ridge Road Lake County
Auditorium Drive Redding
Butte County
Butte County
Larkin Road Oroville
Butte County
Levee Road Yuba County
Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
Ice House Road El Dorado County
Dry Lakes Trail El Dorado County
Meadow Lake Road Nevada County
Woodcamp Access Road Nevada County
Rock Creek Road El Dorado County
Forebay Road El Dorado County
Poho Ridge El Dorado County
Junction Boat Ramp Road El Dorado County
Amador County
Fuller Lake Boating Site
Jelly's Ferry
Oxbow Raft Put-In Site
Salmon Lake -Boat Ramp Boating Site