Fishing
Fishing Courtesy
- Respect the rights of private property owners.
- Do not shoot or deface public signs; they are expensive to maintain and replace.
- Do not drive beyond gated Forest Service roads. These roads are closed to protect easily damaged road surfaces.
- If you become lost, don’t wander off; stay put until help arrives.
Fishing
Trout and small mouth bass are the most sought-after game fish on the forest. Shasta, Trinity and Lewiston Lakes offer rainbow and brown trout and small mouth bass. The McCloud, Upper Sacramento and Trinity Rivers are world renowned as excellent trout streams.
In addition to these more popular areas, the Forest has hundreds of more "out-of-the-way" lakes and streams where you can spend a quiet day or two angling.
Information on season, licenses and fishing restrictions is available from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lake and Pond Fishing
River and Stream Fishing
Fishing Trintiy River, Trinity and Lewiston Lake, and the Trinity Alps
Search for Fishing Opportunities
Ackerman Campground
Site Open
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, eight miles north of Lewiston on Trinity Dam Boulevard, and 20 miles from Weaverville.This campground is on the waters edge, offers beautiful scenery, and is a…
AhDiNa Campground
Site Closed
Located on the Lower McCloud River at an elevation of 2300 feet, this remote campground has 16 sites with tables and fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water. No trash removal service. Pack out…
Algoma Campground
Site Closed
Description: Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3800 feet, this is a small undeveloped camping area with 8 user-created sites and a vault toilet. No drinking water. No fee. 15 day…
Alpine View Campground
Site Closed
This campground is approximately 25 miles north of Weaverville and 8 miles south of Trinity Center, 2 miles off of State Route 3, on Guy Covington Drive. This is a 54-site family campground including…
Antlers Public Boat Ramp
Site Closed
Located on the upper Sacramento River Arm adjacent to Antlers campground. The ramp has four launching lanes available until the lake level drawdown reaches 75 feet. At that time, the Antlers ramp…
Big Slide Campground
Site Open
This facility has 8 (tent only) camping sites and offers access to swimming, fishing and hiking.
Bluff Lake
Species present: Brook TroutSeasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.Date of usual ice out: June (6,300' elevation)Access road: This lake is located in Section 9, T40N, R6W.…
Bowerman Public Boat Ramp
Site Open
This boat ramp is located less than 1/4 mile from the Alpine View Campground, five miles from Trinity Center and 24 miles from Weaverville off State Route 3, or 2 miles down on Guy Covington Drive.…
Bridge Camp Campground
Site Open
Located on the North Fork of Stuart Fork Creek, five miles west on County Road 112 and 18 miles from Weaverville, this campground has 10 sites with an average max. trailer size allowed of 20 feet.…
Burnt Ranch Campground
Site Open
This facility is a first-come, first-serve facility with 16 units. Can accommodate up to a 25 foot trailer. Please contact the Weaverville Ranger Station at 530-623-2121 for open and close dates.