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Essex Reservoir
Essex Reservoir is a reservoir 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
89°
52°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
92°
59°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
92°
60°
20 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
- Little Porcupine Tank2.7 mi
- Kelley Reservoir2.7 mi
- Witcher Creek3.6 mi
- Antelope Reservoir4.6 mi
- Mapes Reservoir5.7 mi
- McBrien Reservoir5.5 mi
- Canyon Creek6.5 mi
- Dobe Swale5.1 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.
Essex Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Essex Reservoir?+
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 Essex Reservoir?+
Essex Reservoir is a reservoir in Modoc County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.