A good alternative to Lake Davis for anglers who enjoy exploring coves and adjusting their approach through the day. Come for trout, open sky, and a shoreline session or small-boat outing.

Access: Use a designated fishing access or public launch. Frenchman and Lunker Point are established launch locations. Check the exact facility before towing; individual sites may close while the lake remains reachable.

Fishing approach: Work cooler hours and useful depth changes. Small spoons and spinners let you cover water; change retrieve speed and depth deliberately.

Host tip: Bring lunch and drinking water so a good fishing spot does not have to compete with a trip back to town.

Before you go: Check the exact access site, road, launch, and current regulations.

Details for your plan

Area

Eastern Plumas County

Type of outing

Reservoir

From the Lodge

Plan a half- or full-day outing

Access

Developed shore access & launches

Fish to look for

Rainbow trout

The idea

A quieter reservoir rhythm.

Make a day of it

A reservoir picnic