Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Fishing and hunting on the Plumas National Forest offer some of the best opportunities in the country.  

Hunting

Hunting is a seasonal activity, and the rules are simple: Follow the state laws and regulations pertaining to hunting, including seasons, dates and licensing. Forests and grasslands may place some areas as off limits to hunting. So check in with your local Forest Service ranger to be sure you are following all the rules.

Hunting is permitted during hunting seasons designated by the California State Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Licenses are available Online, at any CDFW License Sales Office or License Agent.

While the majority of campgrounds on the Plumas National Forest are closed during the winter months, some campgrounds are accessible to hunters during open seasons.

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Antelope Lake Recreation Area

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At 5,000 feet in elevation, Antelope Lake is located in the northeastern part of the Mt. Hough Ranger District. It is a small remote lake with 15 miles of shoreline. Surrounding the lake are…

Beckwourth Ranger District

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Beckwourth Ranger District is one of three ranger districts of the Plumas National Forest. We are located on the eastern portion of the forest in Eastern Plumas County extending into Northeastern…

Boulder Creek Campground

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Antelope Lake is one of the more remote, quiet lakes on the forest. Located in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area, Boulder Creek Campground campsites are shady with pine and fir trees.  It has 68…

Brady's Camp Campground

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Brady's Camp is one of two free campgrounds on the Mt. Hough Ranger District. It is managed by the Forest Service. It is one of the few campgrounds on the Mt. Hough Ranger District that allows OHV…

Bucks Lake Recreation Area

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Bucks Lake is located on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road, 17 miles southwest of Quincy or 32 miles northeast of Oroville.  Bucks Lake is a high mountain lake surrounded by the Bucks Lake Wilderness on…

Camp 5 Boat Launch Facility

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This boat launch facilities provides access to the west side of Lake Davis. It is located on the 24N10 road about 2.5 miles from its intersection with County Road 126 (West Street in Portola). It…

Cleghorn Bar

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Four dispersed units - first come first serve. No water, pit toilets only. No garbage collection, pack in/out

Crystal Point Fishing Access

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Tucked away off of the busy areas, this day use area is popular fishing access point on Frenchman Lake. It includes a parking area and vault toilet. This is a fee area from May to October. 

Day Use at Frenchman Lake

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Looking to getaway for the day? How about a morning of fishing, an afternoon picnic, a family barbeque, water skiing, jet skiing or a relaxing scenic evening drive? You may find exactly what you’re…

Day Use at Lake Davis

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Lake Davis is one of the premier fishing lakes in Northern California. Skiing and jet skiing are not allowed on Lake Davis, making this a quieter place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Many for fee…