GOLD LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Gold Lake


April 26, 2024

Gold Lake is a popular fishing destination in California, located within the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. The lake is known for its rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout, which can be caught year-round. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing from a boat or float tube is recommended, as the fish tend to gather in deeper waters. The best time to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from 60°F to 85°F during the summer months. It is advised to check weather conditions and fishing regulations before planning a trip.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Buck Island Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Loon Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Lake Combie

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

PG&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access

French Meadows Reservoir

Apache Trout • Lake Trout

Stumpy Meadows Lake

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

Lake Clementine

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

Lake of the Pines

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Union Valley Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Wrights Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SALMON LAKE -BOAT RAMP BOATING SITE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
LOST COVE BOAT RAMP
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
PLUMAS COUNTY
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
PLUMAS COUNTY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
OROVILLE-QUINCY ROAD 17000-17046, MEADOW VALLEY
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
VOLCANIC LEGACY SCENIC BYWAY, CALIFORNIA
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SARDINE LAKE ROAD 990, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
PENINSULA ROAD, STRAWBERRY VALLEY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE ROAD 1500, 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
ROCK CREEK DAM TO CRESTA RESERVOIR
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
BUTTE CREEK
Upper Butte Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
BIG CHICO CREEK
Mill-Big Chico Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Bucks Lake

Mogul Park

Portola City Park

Honey Lake Wildlife Area

Wilderness Caribou

Wilderness Lassen Volcanic

Chester Park

Cedar Drive

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
BUCKS LAKE WILDERNESS
KYBURZ MARSH WATCHABLE WILDLIFE SITE
WASHINGTON OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
MOUNT. ARARAT

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