A forested reservoir tucked into the Plumas National Forest, quieter and less famous than its Davis and Frenchman neighbors, which is part of its charm. It holds rainbows and browns that feed well on the lake's midges and damsels, and it fishes the same way as the rest of the Plumas stillwaters — chironomids under an indicator, damsel retrieves, and Callibaetis on the calm mornings. Ice-off and autumn are the prime windows. A relaxed tube-and-boat lake in pretty pine country, good for an unhurried day away from the crowds.
Good drifting conditions on Antelope Lake
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
51% confidence in this read
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
SW 7 km/h
Light breeze
Wave
Ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
14°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
1017 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for brown trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
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Black MidgeHatch
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3
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Reservoir BuzzerHatch
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3
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3
3
3
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Gray DrakeHatch
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2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Today's fly · curated pack
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Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
About this water
Antelope Lake, on the water
Field guide · contributor-editedAntelope Lake · about
What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
A forested reservoir tucked into the Plumas National Forest, quieter and less famous than its Davis and Frenchman neighbors, which is part of its charm. It holds rainbows and browns that feed well on the lake's midges and damsels, and it fishes the same way as the rest of the Plumas stillwaters — chironomids under an indicator, damsel retrieves, and Callibaetis on the calm mornings. Ice-off and autumn are the prime windows. A relaxed tube-and-boat lake in pretty pine country, good for an unhurried day away from the crowds.
- Reservoir
- Mixed
Antelope Lake · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Antelope Lake · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 January → 31 December
Antelope Lake · permits
Good to know
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- CDFW regulations — verify season and limits.
Antelope Lake
A forested reservoir tucked into the Plumas National Forest, quieter and less famous than its Davis and Frenchman neighbors, which is part of its charm.
Species
Good drifting conditions on Antelope Lake
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
51% confidence in this read
Conditions
Wind
SW 7 km/h
Light breeze
Wave
Ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
14°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
1017 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
88%
Cloud100%
Wind100%
Temp60%
Conditions are ideal for Antelope Lake — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Gray DrakeHatch
2
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- CDFW regulations — verify season and limits.
Directions
About this water
A forested reservoir tucked into the Plumas National Forest, quieter and less famous than its Davis and Frenchman neighbors, which is part of its charm. It holds rainbows and browns that feed well on the lake's midges and damsels, and it fishes the same way as the rest of the Plumas stillwaters — chironomids under an indicator, damsel retrieves, and Callibaetis on the calm mornings. Ice-off and autumn are the prime windows. A relaxed tube-and-boat lake in pretty pine country, good for an unhurried day away from the crowds.
- Reservoir
- Mixed
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 January → 31 December
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
A forested reservoir tucked into the Plumas National Forest, quieter and less famous than its Davis and Frenchman neighbors, which is part of its charm. It holds rainbows and browns that feed well on the lake's midges and damsels, and it fishes the same way as the rest of the Plumas stillwaters — chironomids under an indicator, damsel retrieves, and Callibaetis on the calm mornings. Ice-off and autumn are the prime windows. A relaxed tube-and-boat lake in pretty pine country, good for an unhurried day away from the crowds.
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