Whiskeytown Lake - Whiskeytown, CA

Lake Information
Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Smallmouth Bass |
Whiskeytown Lake, Whiskeytown, CA, is a premier, crystal-clear reservoir renowned for trophy kokanee salmon and rainbow trout. Its consistently cold, deep waters provide optimal cold-water habitat. Angling success for kokanee and trout is primarily achieved through trolling with downriggers, utilizing light lines and subtle presentations due to exceptional water clarity. Largemouth and smallmouth bass offer additional opportunities in warmer coves. Water levels are generally stable. Access is excellent, with public boat launches. Anglers must adhere to CDFW regulations, and catch-and-release is highly encouraged for maintaining the trophy kokanee fishery.
Whiskeytown Lake Whoppers
Species | Weight | Date | Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 3 lbs. | 9-13-2017 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 2 lbs. 8 oz. | 5-28-2017 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 2 lbs. 8 oz. | 7-16-2017 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 2 lbs. 8 oz. | 5-28-2017 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 2 lbs. 8 oz. | 7-16-2017 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 2 lbs. 8 oz. | 9-01-2017 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 2 lbs. | 5-28-2017 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 2 lbs. | 5-28-2017 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 2 lbs. | 4-22-2018 | View Report |
Kokanee Salmon | 1 lbs. 8 oz. | 9-01-2017 | View Report |
Latest Fish Plants
Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
6-30-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
6-23-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
5-05-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
4-22-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
6-10-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
6-18-2025 | Whiskeytown Kokanee and Shasta SiskiyouTrout It has been a while since my last... more » |
Scott Caldwell |
6-2-2024 | Whiskeytown Kokanee Bite Continues! Whiskeytown Lake is fishing very well and the... more » |
Jeff Goodwin |
5-16-2024 | Fat, hard fighting, fabulous eating, Whiskeytown Kokanee Fishing this past Tuesday at Whiskeytown for Kokanee... more » |
Scott Caldwell |
8-11-2023 | Excellent Kokanee Bite Are you ready for a great day of... more » |
Kevin Brock |
7-27-2023 | Hot Bite Update Great Kokanee Fishing Still On Tap Remember that great... more » |
Kevin Brock |
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