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Fishing Weaver Lake: what the data says
81-acre lake near Nevada County. The lake tops out around 18 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Brook Trout fishing at Weaver Lake
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 5 to 18 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 18 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 18 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Lake Trout fishing at Weaver Lake
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 18 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 18 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 4 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Brown Trout fishing at Weaver Lake
Spring brown trout on Weaver Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 18 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 18 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 3 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 18 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Weaver Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 18 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 18 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 8 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 18 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Bullhead fishing at Weaver Lake
Spring brown bullhead on Weaver Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 18 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Weaver Lake?
Weaver Lake is about 18 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 Weaver Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, brown trout, brook trout, brown bullhead on Weaver Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Weaver Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Weaver Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
Lower Rock Lake · Lindsey Lakes · Culbertson Lake · Sawmill Lake · Carr Lake · Feely Lake
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