Guide To Fishing At Lake Mendocino In Northern CA

AKA: Mendocino Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and striped bass at Lake Mendocino in California.

Loaded with a nice variety of warm-water fish species, Lake Mendocino is a 1,920 acre reservoir, located in the northwestern part of the state, at Calpella. Striped bass are the big draw here as they are caught in good size and numbers. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are also favored species. Catfish, crappie, bluegill and sunfish also swim in these waters.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
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Campgrounds & RV Parks
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About ten miles of shoreline wrap this fertile fishery. Anglers choosing to fish from the bank can find plenty of places to wet a line. Boating access is available at the North Ramp by Kyen Campground off Highway 20, and at the South Ramp off Lake Mendocino Drive. Both are excellent launch ramps with plenty of parking and rest rooms. Fishing is not permitted at the boat ramps.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Mendocino

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Mendocino Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Mendocino North Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Marina Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Mendocino South Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, at the north end of the dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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