Lake Oroville
Oroville, CA
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Oroville is one of the best spotted bass fisheries in the state. The lake also hosts largemouth and smallmouth as well, however the spotted bass dominate!
The scenery here is next to none, the water is gin clear, we’re often fishing waterfalls, and the bass are stacked in mind blowing proportions during the spring. Fifty fish days are extremely common. The fish’s diets consist primarily of “Wakasagi Minnow” aka “pond smelt,” which happen to be a perfect fly size. Great for 6 weight rods which is a very fun rod when it comes to playing bass.
The main draw to Oroville is fish size and numbers. There aren’t too many places in the state that can produce such quality fish in such great numbers. Lake Oroville is a year-round fishery, even having a spectacular winter bite during normal years. Fly anglers use the “Float ‘N Fly”, tactic during the colder months. When the water warms, topwater and streamer fishing will be the methods of choice. No other bass fishery in California has so many fish ready and willing to hit a topwater fly. Some bass lakes fish better than others for topwater, and Lake Oroville is the #1 best option around the north state.
Ryan Williams will be your guide on Lake Oroville.
Fishing Lake Oroville
All year - Bass
$600 for an all-day Bass Trip on Lake Oroville maximum of two people. It includes Lunch and Beverages with all the fly-fishing gear included.
April through May – Topwater & Streamers – Peak Season, peak numbers & sizes.
March through May – Float- N’- Fly – Peak Season, peak numbers & sizes.
June through September – Topwater Evenings/Mornings & Streamer fishing mid-day.
December-February – Float - N’ - Fly
December – Typically the best winter month before the lake begins to rise drastically.
“I’ve known Lance for 25 years, his passion for fly fishing and his fly-tying skills are not matched by anyone.”