MAUDE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Maude Lake


April 27, 2024

Maude Lake is located in the High Sierra Mountains of California and is known for its excellent trout fishing. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are the primary fish species found in the lake. The surrounding area offers activities like hiking, camping, and boating. The best time to visit for fishing is between late May and early November, with the peak season being from June to September. The average temperature during this time is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. When fishing at Maude Lake, it is best to use fly fishing techniques and lures that mimic the natural prey of the trout.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Black Sea Bass
Image Alt Brown Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Hobart Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Lower Blue Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Lower Bear River Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Salt Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Bear River Reservoir

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

Highland Lakes

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

Evergreen Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Highland Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Blue Lakes

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SARDINE LAKE ROAD 990, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
WOODCAMP ACCESS ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SALMON LAKE -BOAT RAMP BOATING SITE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
LOCKWOOD ROAD WASHOE COUNTY
Truckee Watershed, Nevada
SALMON LAKE ROAD 1500, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SMOKEY LANE 44-50, ALLEGHANY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
MEADOW LAKE ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

CARIBOU RESERVOIR TO BELDON
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF SPANISH CREEK AND INDIAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Rock Park

Portola City Park

Oxbow Park

Glendale Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

Mogul Park

Newlands Circle

Lundsford Park

Idlewild Park

Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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JUMBO GRADE
Jumbo Grade is a popular recreational area in the Truckee watershed in Nevada. It is located along the eastern slope of the Virginia Range and is easily accessible from Reno. ...
ANGORA RIDGE
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HANGMANS BRIDGE
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DONNELL VISTA
ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
KYBURZ MARSH WATCHABLE WILDLIFE SITE

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