Big Sage Reservoir Fishing
Modoc County, CDFW Northern Region.
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Photo, nearby stand in for Big Sage Reservoir: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Taking a closer look at Big Sage Reservoir
In Modoc County, Big Sage Reservoir is a reservoir managed from the CDFW Northern Region. Alturas is the nearest incorporated town, about 10 miles away.
Boaters have 2 mapped launches, 2 of them named.
Access to Big Sage Reservoir by boat
- Big Sage Reservoirboat launch
- Logan Slough Boating Siteboat launch, free, Modoc National Forest
Ramps a short drive from Big Sage Reservoir
- Reservoir C Boating Siteboat launch, free, 7 miles northwest
- Reservoir F Boating Siteboat launch, free, 12 miles west
- Dorris ReservoirDorris Reservoir, 13 miles southeast
The launches on Big Sage Reservoir are run by Modoc National Forest (1).
DBW Boating Facilities, USFS recreation sites and OpenStreetMap slipways, checked October 2026.
Bag limits around Big Sage Reservoir
The table below is the full rule set for Big Sage Reservoir.
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 a day | 12 in minimum | All year |
| Trout | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Striped bass | 2 a day | 18 in minimum | All year except closures in special regulations |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | no limit | none | All year, except closures under special regulations |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
District regulations for Big Sage Reservoir: the Sierra District.
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026. All California limits.
Big Sage Reservoir against nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation (ft) | Launches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sage Reservoir | 2 | |||
| Reservoir "C" | 6 miles northwest | 160 | 4,900 | 1 |
| Reservoir "F" | 12 miles west | 640 | 5,000 | 1 |
| Dorris Reservoir | 13 miles southeast | 1 | ||
| Duncan Reservoir | 16 miles southwest | 4,500 | 2 | |
| Ballard Reservoir | 18 miles southwest | 4,640 | 0 |
More near Big Sage Reservoir
CDFW lakes within a drive of Big Sage Reservoir
- Reservoir "C"6 miles northwest
- Reservoir "F"12 miles west
- Dorris Reservoir13 miles southeast
- Duncan Reservoir16 miles southwest
- Ballard Reservoir18 miles southwest
License sellers around Big Sage Reservoir
- Four Seasons Supply Centerlicense agent, 11 miles
- Davis Creek Mercantilelicense agent, 17 miles
Where to stay near Big Sage Reservoir
- Alturas10 miles
County guides covering Big Sage Reservoir
- Modoc Countyseat: Alturas
Short answers on Big Sage Reservoir
How far is Big Sage Reservoir from town?
Modoc County, about 10 miles from Alturas.
How big a water is Big Sage Reservoir?
No surface figure is on file.
What launch serves Big Sage Reservoir?
2 launches on record, including Big Sage Reservoir.
Which species does CDFW list for Big Sage Reservoir?
CDFW gives no species.
What does CDFW plant in Big Sage Reservoir?
Not in the current planting records.
Does Big Sage Reservoir have its own regulations?
Nothing special is listed.
What license do anglers at Big Sage Reservoir buy?
From 16 up, a license; residents pay $64.54 a year.
Is Big Sage Reservoir drawn down right now?
There is no live gauge for it.
Where is the nearest tackle to Big Sage Reservoir?
Nothing within 25 miles is listed.
Set aside a day for Big Sage Reservoir
Check limits and fees before you load up.