WRIGHTS LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Wrights Lake


April 27, 2024

Wrights Lake is a pristine fishing area located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, USA. It is known for its excellent trout fishing, with rainbow, brown, and brook trout being the primary species. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using small spinners or flies on light tackle in the early morning or late afternoon. The best time of year to visit is from late May to early October, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Tabeaud

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bear River Reservoir

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

Highland Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

New Melones Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Hobart Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Salt Springs Reservoir

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

Lower Bear River Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Evergreen Lake

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

Highland Lakes

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

Area Boat Ramps

LOCKWOOD ROAD WASHOE COUNTY
Truckee Watershed, Nevada
HENNESS PASS ROAD, SIERRAVILLE
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
MEADOW LAKE ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
SARDINE LAKE ROAD 990, SIERRA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
SMOKEY LANE 44-50, ALLEGHANY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
LAKE SPAULDING ROAD 10260, NEVADA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
WOODCAMP ACCESS ROAD NEVADA COUNTY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Mogul Park

Newlands Circle

Portola City Park

Rock Park

Lundsford Park

Oxbow Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

Idlewild Park

Glendale Park

Sack Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
DONNELL VISTA
ALPHA OMEGA OBSERVATION SITE
ANGORA RIDGE
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...
HERMIT VALLEY
VIRGINIA CITY-COMSTOCK
The Virginia City Comstock is a historic mining town located in the Middle Carson watershed of Nevada. It was founded in 1859 after the discovery of silver and gold in ...
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. ...

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