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Fishing in Siskiyou County
Fishing in northern California's lakes, streams and rivers: Upper Sacramento, McCloud, Klamath, Salmon, Lake Siskiyou, Lake Shastina.
Wild rivers and streams throughout Siskiyou County feature both
wonderful riffles and deep pools suitable for waders or bank fishermen.
High mountain lakes offer clear water and plenty of fish both summer and
winter. World-class trout fishing has made Siskiyou County a
favorite destination for fishermen. To fish, you must have a current
California Fishing license in full view and be familiar with Department
of Fish and Game regulations.
 To make the most of your fishing vacation to Siskiyou County, take advantage of our excellent local Guides and Services!. |
Photo courtesy Alan Blankenship,
Three Rivers Guide Service. |
FEATURED SERVICES
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Housekeep cabins, 1, 2, 3 Bedroom. Lodge. RV Park. A small and peaceful mountain resort located on Mears Creek in the Beautiful Sacramento Canyon.
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Cedar Lodge Motel
4201 Dunsmuir Ave.
Dunsmuir CA 96025
530-235-4331
$49-105, 15 units
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Enjoy quiet accommodations among the oaks in north Dunsmuir. Easily accessible to the Upper Sacramento River for fishing, kayaking, and other fun, family activities. Fifteen units including 1 family unit and 3 kitchenettes rooms available, WI FI internet, HBO. |
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Alpine rooms and vacation cabins on the river. Swimming pool. Jacuzzi. Playground. Horseshoes. Sacramento River Trout Fishing. Hiking. Tennis. Skiing. |
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R.V. Park. Restaurant. Fishing. River Float Trips. A family recreational destination offering the ultimate in uncrowded, unhurried activities. See www.klamathranchresort.com.
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Historic riverfront lodge on 4 acres of lawns featuring cal king beds, satellite TV's, full kitchens, BBQ's, free WiFi internet, free morning coffee, Pets OK. $59 to $79 (also 2 bedroom luxury suite with living room, dining room & kitchen)
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Exciting family or group outings! Enjoy a Northern California dude ranch vacation at the Marble Mountain Guest Ranch. Salmon & steelhead drift boat fishing and fly fishing on the Klamath, California Salmon and Trinity Rivers.
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Streams and Rivers
Test your angling skills on any of several hundred miles of stream and river sections supporting wild trout, including officially designated wild trout sections of the Upper Klamath River and the McCloud River. One of your best opportunities for wild fish is on the Upper Sacramento River between Mt. Shasta and Shasta Lake, where you can cast for wild trout under zero limit, catch-and-release angling rules along 32 beautiful miles of waterway. Click here for a list of Upper Sacramento River Access Points to print and bring with you.
The Klamath River is a great choice for fall-run king salmon, also known a Chinook, in the 10 to 12 pound class, but often up to 25 lbs. There is also a healthy steelhead run. Your September-October visit will coincide with upstream migration of these strong anadromous fish as they head for spawning grounds. The upper Klamath River around Yreka boasts fantastic trout fishing in late spring and summer months.
Throughout the season, the smaller streams of Siskiyou County offer unforgettable fishing adventures. Check with the ranger stations and sporting goods stores throughout the county for local tips and access points.
The Salmon River and Scott River also offer a chance to try late fall fishing in beautiful settings. Visit the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery on the Upper Klamath, where workers collect millions of eggs for hatching....the Irongate information number is 530-475-3420.
- Find great information for the Lower McCloud, Upper McCloud, Upper Sacramento on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Rivers web page.
- An Area Fishing Report is mantained by The Tackle Shop in Yreka...good Klamath River information as well as lakes and waterways countywide.
- And the Fishing Reports at SC Guide Service are great for Klamath River, as well as popular lakes and waters in the northern California area.
- The Upper Sacramento River Exchange at 530-235-2012 can provide information about the Upper Sacramento River through Dunsmuir. Stop by their offices in Dunsmuir to view watershed history and ecology displays, learn about river conservation efforts and how your support can help.
- Find information on the Klamath River, Salmon River, Scott River, and their tributary creeks including Clear Creek, Elk Creek, Ukonom Creek and Indian Creek at the Klamath National Forest River Info Center.
- The WebLog at Jack Trout's site provides some mighty fine reading and photos of fishing adventures from Jack's guide service.
- The ShastaCascade web site offers a Northern California Weekly Fishing Report which includes many of the lakes and rivers in Siskiyou County.
Lakes and Reservoirs
More than 180 high elevation and wilderness lakes provide fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout, thanks to annyal aerial plants of fingerling fish by the Department of Fish and Game. Most of the 89 lakes in the Marble Mountains Wilderness Area are stocked with rainbow, brown and brook trout.
Or drive to one of the 30 lakes in the county with easy access. These include Copco Lake, Iron gate Reservoir, Meiss Lake, McCloud Reservoir, Lake Shastina and Lake Siskiyou. Sport-sized trout are ready to catch from spring to fall, with a large variety of other fish. Two lakes, Juanita Lake off Highway 97 near Macdoel, and Kangaroo Lake off Highway 3 east of Callahan, offer wheelchair fishing access.
- The Shasta-Trinity National Forest web site offers abundant information on Lowland Lakes and Reservoirs, and Alpine Lakes ("We have so many, we can't list them all here!.")
- Check out a great Lake Siskiyou fishing map at The Fish Sniffer Online web site. This lake is fantastic and fishing is good in season. Troll the shallow water south of north shore beach for Brook Trout 12" - 14". Castle and Scott Creek coves produce Rainbows to 18". Bank fishermen are using power bait or nite crawlers on the bottom. Feel free to phone Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort (530) 926-2610 for current conditions.
- Fishing the deep waters of McCloud Reservoir is always a great adventure. Rainbow Trout 12" - 16" are common. Troll Dodger with crawlers or lures. Banks top choices are night crawlers and power bait.
- Lake Shastina has become quite the bass fishery with anglers using
all methods to take them. Fisherman with standard gear get 4 to
5 pound bass on spinner bait, top water poppers and rubber worms. Fly
fisherman find some nice bass early morning stripping wooley
buggers or leech patterns. Blue gill and crappie will
also hit top water. Some big trout move by the river mouth and there have been
reports of 24 to 30 inch trout hitting a rapala or lures. Noted for
it's windy conditions, Lake Shastina can also be calm in the mornings.
- Find information about Copco Lake and Iron Gate Reservoir at the California Department of Water Resources web site, including receation, camping, hunting and fishing.
- Lots of lake information and online lake maps at www.FishersNet.com, including Iron Gate Reservoir, Juanita lake, McCloud Reservoir, Medicine Lake, Lake Shastina, and Lake Siskiyou.
- And we highly recommend the California Department of Fish and Game website, with information and links on fishing regulations, maps and areas, habitat conservation and special programs.
Upper Sacramento River Access Points
The Upper Sacramento River Exchange Guide to river access points, figured in mielage from Dunsmuir:
- Vollmers/Dog Creek
Travel south on I-5 approximately 25 minutes and take the Vollmers exit. Turn right at the stop sign. Travel approximately 100 yards and turn left on Fender Ferry Road (dirt). Follow the road about 1 mile to the river.
- Vollmers/Delta
From the Vollmers exit, turn left at the stop sign, cross under the freeway and take the first left. Immediately turn right onto Delta Road and follow it to the bottom of the hill. Park in the parking area adjacent to the tracks.
- Vollmers/McCardle
From the Vollmers exit, turn left at the stop sign, cross under the freeway and take the first left. Continue on McCardle Road for approximately 1 mile and turn right on the first dirt road.
- Lamoine
Travel south on I-5 approximately 20 minutes and take the Lamoine exit. Turn right at the stop sign and travel 1/4 mile. Turn left at first opportunity and cross the bridge over Slate Creek. Drive approximately 200 yards and park near steep (4x4) road leading to the river.
- Pollard Flat
Travel south on I-5 approximately 18 minutes. Take the Pollard Flat exit. Turn left at the stop sign and cross over the freeway. Turn left on Eagle's Roost road, then make an immediate right through a green gate. Follow the road to the river access.
- Gibson
Travel south on I-5 approximately 17 minutes. Take the Gibson exit. Turn right at the stop sign and follow the road to river frontage.
- Sims
Travel south on I-5 approximately 15 minutes. Take the Sims exit. Turn left at the stop sign and follow the road to Sims campground.
- Conant
Travel south on I-5 approximately 12 minutes. Take the Conant exit. Turn right or left at the stop sign and follow roads to their ends.
- Sweetbriar
Travel south on I-5 approximately 10 minutes. Take the Sweetbriar exit. Turn left at the stop sign, cross over the freeway and take an immediate right on the dirt road and follow to the end.
- Castella/State Park
Travel south on I-5 approximately 7 minutes. Take the Castella exit. Turn left at the stop sign, cross over the freeway. Turn left at the "T" intersection, then right, crossing over the river. Make a left at the Castle Crags Picnic area and park in the day use area.
- Soda Creek
Travel south on I-5 approximately 5 minutes. Take the Soda Creek exit. Turn left at the stop sign and follow the road to the river.
- Dunsmuir City Park
From Dunsmuir, take Dunsmuir Avenue north and watch for signs to Dunsmuir City Park (look for the steam engine at the park enterance).
- Scarlett Way
From Dunsmuir, take Dunsmuir Avenue norh and turn left on Scarlett Way (look for archway). Park across river in large parking area. (No tunaround space for motorhomes.) This is also the access for Mossbrae Falls.
- Cantara
From Dunmsuir, travel north on I-5. Take the central Mt. Shasta exit. Turn left and cross over the freeway. Turn left on Old Stage Road and travel south approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Azalea and cross the tracks. After 1/2 mile, turn right on Catara Road, and continue down to the river.
- Lake Siskiyou and Upper South Fork
From Dunsmuir, travel north on I-5. Take the central Mt. Shasta exit. Turn left and cross over the freeway. Turn left on Old Stage Road and travel approximately 1 mile. Veer right on W.A. Barr Road and follow the signs to Lake Siskiyou Campground. Continue past the campgound for Upper South Fork and mountain lake access.
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