Bucks Lake - Quincy, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Mackinaw Trout, Kokanee Salmon
Bucks Lake, Quincy, CA, a prominent high-elevation Plumas County reservoir, offers a robust multi-species fishery. Key species include rainbow and brown trout, kokanee salmon, and a notable smallmouth bass population. Current water temperature (60°F) is conducive for trout and salmon. Optimal fishing action, rated 3/5, often occurs during major and minor solunar periods, including mid-afternoon and early morning. Trolling is highly effective for trout and kokanee, while smallmouth bass respond to jigs and crankbaits around rocky structure. Generally mild winds (3 mph average) facilitate comfortable angling.



Latest Photos

Photo Credit: Big Daddy Guide Service
6-7-2022
Photo Credit: Big Daddy Guide Service
6-7-2022
Photo Credit: Big Daddy Guide Service
6-7-2022
Photo Credit: Big Daddy Guide Service
6-7-2022

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
5-05-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
6-10-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
8-09-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
7-23-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
5-30-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
8-12-2023 Bucks Lake Kokanee
The Jelich boys capped off my 11 day... more »
Big Daddy
6-7-2022 Bucks Lake Epicness
Some Bucks Lake “epicness” from recent trips. #bigdaddysguideservice... more »
Big Daddy
9-9-2020 Kokanee Action is Still Going On
Kokanee action is still going on at Bucks... more »
Big Daddy
7-5-2020 Great Week of Fishing at Bucks Lake
What a week of fishing at Bucks Lake... more »
Big Daddy
7-3-2020 Bucks Lake Adventure
Today’s Bucks Lake adventure featured a bunch of... more »
Big Daddy

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