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Fishing Chimney Reservoir: what the data says
2,190-acre reservoir near Humboldt County. The lake tops out around 23 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Walleye fishing at Chimney Reservoir
Spring walleye on Chimney Reservoir hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. They move out to 7 to 23 ft in summer and finish the year down in 7 to 23 ft. The spot to know is North Fork Little Humboldt River inflow, a inflow / creek mouth in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dusk & dawn | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dusk & night | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | dusk & dawn | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Channel Catfish fishing at Chimney Reservoir
In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 7 to 23 ft in summer and finish the year down in 7 to 23 ft. North Fork Little Humboldt River inflow is the standout, a inflow / creek mouth at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring channel catfish. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday |
Crappie fishing at Chimney Reservoir
Start shallow in spring: crappie sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 7 to 23 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 23 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Old creek channel: a creek channel around 12 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 8 to 20 ft | dawn | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Old creek channel: creek channel, around 12 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- North Fork Little Humboldt River inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 4 ft
- South Fork Little Humboldt River inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Chimney Reservoir?
Chimney Reservoir is about 23 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Chimney Reservoir?
Anglers target walleye, crappie, channel catfish on Chimney Reservoir.
Where is the best fishing spot on Chimney Reservoir?
North Fork Little Humboldt River inflow is the top-rated area: a inflow / creek mouth in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Chimney Reservoir?
For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Willow Creek Reservoir · Wilson Sink Reservoir · Dry Creek Reservoir · Wild Horse Reservoir · Rye Patch Reservoir · South Fork Reservoir
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