Modoc County · lake
Cow Head Lake
Cow Head Lake is a lake in Modoc 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
Partly cloudy
87°
51°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
90°
58°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
59°
15 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
- Schadler Reservoir2.6 mi
- Ninemile Reservoir3.0 mi
- Big Mud Lake3.3 mi
- Lake Annie3.9 mistocked Mar 22, 2026
- Cow Head Slough5.5 mi
- Fifteenmile Creek5.5 mi
- Tenmile Creek5.5 mi
- Fee Reservoir6.0 mistocked Mar 22, 2026
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.
Cow Head Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cow Head 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 Cow Head Lake?+
Cow Head Lake is a lake in Modoc County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.