Humboldt County · reservoir
Benbow Lake
Benbow Lake is a reservoir in Humboldt 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
87°
54°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
79°
55°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
90°
51°
11 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- East Branch South Fork Eel River0.5 mi
- Sawmill Creek1.3 mi
- Sproul Creek1.4 mi
- Connick Creek2.0 mi
- Little Sproul Creek1.9 mi
- Buck Mountain Creek2.1 mi
- Durphy Creek3.1 mi
- Spruce Grove Creek3.2 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.
Benbow Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Benbow 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 Benbow Lake?+
Benbow Lake is a reservoir in Humboldt County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.