Trinity County · lake · 6 acres
McDonald Lake
McDonald Lake is a lake in Trinity 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
Overcast
78°
53°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
82°
57°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
81°
54°
10 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
- Stoddard Lake0.3 mi
- Bloody Run Creek3.0 mi
- Doe Lake2.8 mi
- Crystal Creek3.3 mi
- Boulder Creek3.4 mi
- Wagner Creek3.6 mi
- Tangle Blue Lake4.1 mi
- Minnehaha Creek3.3 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.
McDonald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDonald 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 McDonald Lake?+
McDonald Lake is a lake in Trinity County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.