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Steelhead
Steelhead
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General info

Big Lake is a lake located in Shasta County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Steelhead.

Location

40°37′48.6″N 121°37′45.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Lake, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Steelhead as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Steelhead

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

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Regulations for

40°37′48.6″N 121°37′45.8″W
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Lookout

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FAQ about Big Lake fishing

Big Lake is a lake located in Shasta County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°37′48.6″N 121°37′45.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Big Lake are:
  • Steelhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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