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 Fish Plants
Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
5-05-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
6-10-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
8-09-2023 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
7-23-2023 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
5-30-2023 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
8-12-2023 | Bucks Lake Kokanee The Jelich boys capped off my 11 day... more » |
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6-7-2022 | Bucks Lake Epicness Some Bucks Lake “epicness” from recent trips. #bigdaddysguideservice... more » |
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9-9-2020 | Kokanee Action is Still Going On Kokanee action is still going on at Bucks... more » |
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7-5-2020 | Great Week of Fishing at Bucks Lake What a week of fishing at Bucks Lake... more » |
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7-3-2020 | Bucks Lake Adventure Today’s Bucks Lake adventure featured a bunch of... more » |
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