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33-acre lake near Plumas County. The lake tops out around 15 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 33 acres wrapped in 1 miles of bank. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.2) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Call it 0.3 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. Plumas County claims this one. If the bite dies, Grass Lake is 3 mi to the south.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Through summer count on 5 to 15 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 13 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (13 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Deep basin (13 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 13 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for California waters are set by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Eureka Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Eureka Lake is about 15 ft (5 m) deep 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.
Anglers target brook trout on Eureka Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Eureka Lake is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official California regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Grass Lake 3 mi · Rock Lake 3 mi · Jamison Lake 4 mi · Salmon Lake, Upper 8 mi · Packer Lake 10 mi · Sardine Lake, Upper 11 mi · Lake Davis 15 mi · Weaver Lake 21 mi · Sawmill Lake 23 mi · Lower Rock Lake 23 mi · Sly Creek Reservoir 24 mi · Culbertson Lake 24 mi
See how Eureka Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in California
More water nearby: Plumas County fishing maps (14 charts). Browse all California fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.