Del Norte County · lake · 1 acres · seasonal
Ship Mountain Lake
Ship Mountain Lake is a lake in Del Norte 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
68°
48°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
70°
54°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
70°
50°
9 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
- Elk Lake2.6 mi
- Prescott Fork3.9 mi
- Muzzleloader Creek3.8 mi
- Dry Lake4.3 mistocked Mar 29, 2026
- Harrington Creek6.1 mi
- Muslatt Lake5.9 mi
- Island Lake5.0 mi
- Bear Wallows6.1 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.
Ship Mountain Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ship Mountain 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 Ship Mountain Lake?+
Ship Mountain Lake is a lake in Del Norte County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.