Manzanita Lake - CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout
Manzanita Lake, situated in Lassen Volcanic National Park, is renowned for its exceptionally clear, spring-fed waters supporting healthy populations of rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Fly fishing is a popular and productive method here, particularly with imitations of local insect hatches. While swimming and kayaking are prevalent, anglers consistently find success, especially during twilight hours when trout actively feed. The lake's clear water necessitates stealthy approaches for optimal results




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
11-10-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
4-28-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
4-22-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
2-09-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
1-05-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
11-18-2025 Snow fell this weekend, the highway through the park is closed
Snow fell this weekend, the highway through the... more »
The Fly Shop
11-12-2025 Storm headed our way this week
With this storm headed our way this week... more »
The Fly Shop
10-28-2025 The storm dropped some snow on the park and this may be your last opportunity to fish
The storm dropped some snow on the park... more »
The Fly Shop
10-22-2025 The storm dropped some snow on the park
The storm dropped some snow on the park... more »
The Fly Shop
10-15-2025 The storm dropped some snow on the park and this may be your last opportunity to fish Manzanita
The storm dropped some snow on the park... more »
The Fly Shop

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