Riffles and long runs make up most of the productive water in this area. During the fall, October caddis nymphs fished deep with streamers can fool the larger browns. Definitely a great choice among our staff. Eagle Lake is located near the town of Susanville. Expect to catch large rainbows averaging 3 to 5 pounds that will put your equipment to the test.
Techniques range from fishing in a small prams or float tubes, to stalking fish in the shallows.
High concentrations of scuds and leeches provide the majority of the trout's diet and support an accelerated growth rate. Davis Lake Davis Lake, near the town of Portola, has made an incredible comeback after the elimination of Pike. This past spring proved productive as we witnessed numerous twenty plus fish days. Average size of these healthy rainbows is 16. 18 inches. With an extremely fertile aquatic environment supporting this lake, fish over 3 lbs. are common.