Baum Lake
Northern California Water, Cassel, CA
Baum Lake is truly a fly fisher’s paradise. With year-round cold water, a rich volcanic mineral bottom, and a hatchery located on its banks, what else would you need? How about a place to hone your skills, or a place that will try your patience, and a venue that you will fall in love with? That is Baum Lake – buckle up.
Baum Lake is a man-made impoundment. In the early 1900s, Red River Lumber Company, located in Westwood, CA, sought additional electrical power to run its huge lumber mill. It already had a hydroelectric power plant on the Hamilton Branch located just west of the town of Westwood. To expand the lumber mill, Red River's owner, T.B. Walker, needed more electricity. He hired a man named Frank Baum to find him someone who needed power. Baum conceived what are known as the Hat Creek Powerhouse Number 1 and Hat Creek Powerhouse Number 2. Baum Lake was designed solely for hydroelectric power.
Callibaetis, damsels, and Midges fuel this lake. Not to mention the Carpenter Ant hatch, which is truly spectacular. It’s a beautiful place to fish.
Fishing Baum Lake
Trout
All Year - Weather Permitting
Stillwater trips are $650 per day (6-8 hours, depending on the time of the year) for a maximum of two anglers. The Fishcraft Driftboat, rods, reels, flies, leaders, and indicators are all-inclusive. Lakeside lunches and beverages are provided. A 50% deposit is required to hold your date.
“My wife Teresa and I have been fishing with Lance for years. It is always a joy spending a day on the water with him!”