GEM LAKE

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FISHING CALIFORNIA

Gem Lake


April 19, 2024

Gem Lake is located in the Eastern Sierra Mountains of California and is a popular fishing spot. The lake is stocked with rainbow, brook and golden trout, making it a great destination for anglers. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips for this area include using small lures and flies to entice the trout. The best time to visit Gem Lake is from late May to early October when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 50-80°F.



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Image Alt Golden Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

VOLCANIC LEGACY SCENIC BYWAY, CALIFORNIA
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
PLUMAS COUNTY
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
BUTTE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Lower Pit Watershed, California
PENINSULA ROAD, STRAWBERRY VALLEY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
OROVILLE-QUINCY ROAD 17000-17046, MEADOW VALLEY
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SITE 8 (GROUP SITE) SHASTA COUNTY
Lower Pit Watershed, California
PLUMAS COUNTY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
LOST COVE BOAT RAMP
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

ROCK CREEK DAM TO CRESTA RESERVOIR
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
BUTTE CREEK
Upper Butte Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SALLY'S CAMP TO CONFLUENCE WITH WILLOW CREEK
Lost Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
BIG CHICO CREEK
Mill-Big Chico Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

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Wilderness Lassen Volcanic

Modoc National Wildlife Refuge

Cinder Flats Wildlife Area

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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DEVIL'S KITCHEN
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