Fishing

For the angler, we offer stream fishing in Deer Creek, just minutes from the Lodge. We can tell you the best spots to try. The Lodge is also minutes away from Lake Almanor and Butt Lake. Eagle Lake and Antelope Lake are about one hour away and are great fishing venues. Lassen Park has several great lakes to fish.

Serious and not-so-serious fishermen rave about Lake Almanor. Lake Almanor is one of the largest man-made lakes in California and the largest in Plumas County, with 52 miles of shoreline. The Lake is renowned for trout and smallmouth bass. Lake Almanor is known worldwide for the Hexegenia Hatch from June to early July. Fishing during the Hex Hatch is a unique experience not to be missed. Several great fishing guides are available to take you fishing on the Lake. Many provide everything you need except a fishing license.

Close by is Butt Lake, with 12 miles of shoreline. Brown trout and Rainbow trout can be fished in the Lake. There is a small boat launch. Jet skiing and waterskiing are not allowed, making for a quieter lake than Lake Almanor for fishing, kayaking, and swimming.

Antelope Lake is about one hour from the Lodge and straddles both Lassen and Plumas Counties. Antelope Lake has 14 miles of shoreline, and rainbow, brown, and eagle lake trout can all be caught here. Fishing in Indian Creek beneath the spillway of Antelope Dam usually has good fishing. This lake is stocked yearly by Fish and Game. Jet skis and waterskiing are allowed on Antelope Lake.

Eagle Lake is a favorite of many fishermen for Eagle Lake Trout, which at one time could only be found at Eagle Lake. Fish and Game has since started stocking eagle lake trout in other California Lakes. Eagle Lake is the second largest natural lake in California, with over 100 miles of shoreline. Besides great fishing, Eagle Lake is known for a large variety of birds. Both golden and bald eagles can be found nesting. There is a ½ mile trail from Gallatin Beach to Osprey Overlook. The Overlook offers you views of Eagle Lake and nesting Osprey. Watching an eagle or osprey catch a fish is a memorable sight.

Lassen Park offers a variety of lakes to fish. A few of the more popular lakes are Butte Lake, near the Cinder Cone Trailhead, and Snag Lake, about 3.5 miles from Butte Lake. There is hiking along the edge of the Fantastic Lava Beds. Horseshoe Lake is in the SE part of Lassen Park. The trailhead is near Juniper Lake. Just follow the trail for about 1.5 miles to Snag Lake. Snag Lake and Horseshoe Lake will be for you if you are looking for solitude.

The most popular and most accessible Lake to reach is Manzanita Lake, near the park’s North entrance. This is a catch-and-release-only lake. This is a great lake to take the kids fishing. Kayak rentals are available in the summer from Cal Parks Co.