Fishing in Live Oak, California, United States

garyzilla_outdoors

SCR has become my home water over the past year. Initially I was extremely frustrated because the bass seem to be pickier than other waters, but a year of fishing here and I can say lots of amazing things happen here. It may not regularly produce numbers like other places, but it certainly has quality! There's a good number of certified fatties, and some monsters lurk here. Stick around and get a feel for it, if you have patience you will keep coming back.

katietaylor3199

McAlpine IS a pay lake, but in exchange you get a lovely, peaceful location, rarely ever crowded, and trophy sized table ready fish eager to shake your rod. Grab your light or ultralight gear, pick up some OutKaster spoons at the office (shameless plug for my favorite spoons ever), or grab some worms and a worm float if that’s your game, and head on down. A net is a must, these big fish will bust your light line if you try to bank land them. Get there early enough and enjoy the sound of redwings singing as you watch the just risen sun skimming the mist on the water, with an occasional visiting eagle coming down for a breakfast snack. Re fly fishing, sure, if you’re good at roll casting. There aren’t too many spots with the room for a good back cast. SUPER handi-capable location, even the restrooms. *NO* catch and release. These fish aren’t small so that’s not a problem. Bring your best shiny charm, they stock lightning trout here too! Wishing you the best of luck.