Separates Lassen and Tahoe National Forests
North Fork Feather River:
Connects Lake Almanor to the northern tributary of Lake Oroville. Spans the following quads in the map above:
- 6, 15, 14, 13, 24, 37, 36, 49
Middle Fork Feather River:
Connects the Sierra Valley Channels to Lake Oroville. Spans the following quads in the map above:
- 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 51, 50, 58
NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER, BELDEN
Located off Highway 70 and Caribou Road, this is the best stream fishing option in the county. Because it is heavily stocked through early summer, the fishing stays decent through July.
The water directly below the forebay is the best place to start, but access is good downstream past the campgrounds. Bait or spinners best attract these planters. This is a good spot to bring the kids because of the number of fish in the river. For a more challenging task, head down Highway 70 to the Middle Fork of the Feather.
MIDDLE FORK, FEATHER RIVER
Flyfishermen consider this one of the best trout streams in California. It's not easy to get to because the best stretches are in the Feather River Canyon. But those who do the extra work to get to this federally designated Wild and Scenic River will be rewarded with beautiful wild rainbows to 20-plus inches and larger (and rarer) browns.
Any type of water is available on this river. Whether it's pocket water, pools, riffles or deep runs, you'll be able to take your best shot at it with little competition from other anglers.
Be careful of rattlesnakes and give yourself enough time to scramble out of the canyon.
GOLD LAKE BASIN
There's no more picturesque setting in the northern Sierra than Lower Sardine and Upper Sardine lakes below the Sierra Buttes in the Gold Lake Basin. The fishing is also pretty good at Lower Sardine and a number of the other lakes in the basin, particularly Gold Lake.
The lakes are accessible from Highway 49 and the roads to many of the lakes are excellent. There are also numerous backcountry options here.
Lower Sardine is fishable by boat, shore or float tube and is best fished with bait or spinners. The part of the lake where the waterfall from Upper Sardine enters the lake is a top spot. Boat rentals are available.
Upper Sardine, less than a half-mile above Lower Sardine, is best used as a hiking and swimming destination.
NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER, BELDEN
Located off Highway 70 and Caribou Road, this is the best stream fishing option in the county. Because it is heavily stocked through early summer, the fishing stays decent through July.
The water directly below the forebay is the best place to start, but access is good downstream past the campgrounds. Bait or spinners best attract these planters. This is a good spot to bring the kids because of the number of fish in the river. For a more challenging task, head down Highway 70 to the Middle Fork of the Feather.
MIDDLE FORK, FEATHER RIVER
Flyfishermen consider this one of the best trout streams in California. It's not easy to get to because the best stretches are in the Feather River Canyon. But those who do the extra work to get to this federally designated Wild and Scenic River will be rewarded with beautiful wild rainbows to 20-plus inches and larger (and rarer) browns.
Any type of water is available on this river. Whether it's pocket water, pools, riffles or deep runs, you'll be able to take your best shot at it with little competition from other anglers.
Be careful of rattlesnakes and give yourself enough time to scramble out of the canyon.
GOLD LAKE BASIN
There's no more picturesque setting in the northern Sierra than Lower Sardine and Upper Sardine lakes below the Sierra Buttes in the Gold Lake Basin. The fishing is also pretty good at Lower Sardine and a number of the other lakes in the basin, particularly Gold Lake.
The lakes are accessible from Highway 49 and the roads to many of the lakes are excellent. There are also numerous backcountry options here.
Lower Sardine is fishable by boat, shore or float tube and is best fished with bait or spinners. The part of the lake where the waterfall from Upper Sardine enters the lake is a top spot. Boat rentals are available.
Upper Sardine, less than a half-mile above Lower Sardine, is best used as a hiking and swimming destination.
Plumas County Trout Fishing
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