Guide To Fishing At Bucks Lake In Northern CA

AKA: Upper & Lower Bucks Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon at Bucks Lake in California.

Terrific trout and kokanee fishing draws anglers from near and far to Bucks Lake, a 1,800 acre lake in the north central part of California, 50 miles west of Chico. Big lake trout (Mackinaw over 16 pounds), plentiful rainbow, brook and brown trout, and kokanee salmon thrive in the cool, clear water of this fertile fishery.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

The lake has seventeen miles of shoreline, much of which is private property, but there is still plenty of room at numerous places around the lake for fishing from the bank. Boating access is via boat launch ramps at Sandy Point Day Use Area, Bucks Lake Marina, Lower Bucks Campground, Bucks Lakeshore Resort and Haskins Valley Family Campground.

Primary fish species residing in Bucks Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Bucks Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Bucks Lake Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoons
530 283-4243

Marinas

Bucks Lake Marina
16469 Bucks Lake Rd
Quincy, CA 95971
530 283-4243

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bucks Lakeshore Resort Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Bucks Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.

Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Highway 33, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp paved parking.

Click here for a California fishing license.