Shasta County · lake · 1 acres
Backbone Lake
Backbone Lake is a lake in Shasta County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
78°
56°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
80°
58°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
81°
60°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Huckleberry Lake2.4 mi
- Cirque Lake3.9 mi
- Dry Burney Creek4.1 mi
- Big Lake4.0 mi
- Magee Lake4.1 mi
- North Battle Creek Reservoir5.2 mistocked Jun 21, 2026
- Everett Lake4.3 mi
- Bunchgrass Creek4.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Backbone Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Backbone Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Backbone Lake?+
Backbone Lake is a lake in Shasta County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.