Gem Lake fishing
Gem Lake
What's biting at Gem 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 Gem Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca | 186 cfs | → |
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 118 cfs | → |
| Pit R Bl Pit No 1 Ph Nr Fall River Mills Ca | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 58 cfs | → |
| Burney C A Burney Falls Nr Burney Ca | 168 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 401 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Silver Bowl
- Rocky Knoll
- Juniper Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Juniper Lake Campground
- Butte Lake - Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Bogard Campground
Parks
- Wilderness Caribou
- Chester Park
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Wilderness Lassen Volcanic
- Cedar Drive
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Butte Lake Campground
- Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, California
- Site 8 (Group Site) Shasta County
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
- Plumas County
- Oroville-Quincy Road 17000-17046, Meadow Valley
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Lassen Np Boundary To Just Below Highway 36 Crossing
- Susan River
- 1 Mile West Of Devil's Corral To To Susanville
- Just Below Highway 36 Crossing To One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground
- One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground To Sec Line Between 29/20 T28n, R3e, Below Big Bend
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 Gem Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Gem Lake
What fish species are found at Gem Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Gem 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 Gem Lake.
How do I get to Gem 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 Gem Lake.