Mountain Meadows Reservoir Fishing
Lassen County, CDFW Northern Region, 4,842 acres.
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Photo, nearby stand in for Mountain Meadows Reservoir: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting to know Mountain Meadows Reservoir
Mountain Meadows Reservoir is a reservoir in Lassen County, inside the CDFW Northern Region. The agency entry puts it at 4,842 acres of water. The water sits at about 5,045 feet above sea level. The nearest town on the Census list is Susanville, 20 miles away. The reservoir holds up to 24,800 acre-feet behind Indian Ole Dam on N Fork Feather River Tributary.
Species on the CDFW entry: hatchery trout. Count 1 mapped launch at the reservoir, 1 of them named. The planting layers show 1 plant week, 2026-02-08 through 2026-02-08.
Mountain Meadows Reservoir launch sites
- Mountain Meadows Reservoir1 lane
Launch ramps by Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Lake Cove Resort & MarinaLake Almanor, 7 miles southwest
- Vagabond ResortLake Almanor, 7 miles west
- Lassen View Resort IncLake Almanor, 7 miles west
- Big Cove ResortLake Almanor, 9 miles west
- Little Norway ResortLake Almanor, 9 miles west
- Knotty Pine Resort & MarinaLake Almanor, 9 miles west
DBW Boating Facilities, USFS recreation sites and OpenStreetMap slipways, checked October 2026.
Mountain Meadows Reservoir gauge reading
CDEC station MMW (Pacific Gas & Electric), reading dated 2026-10-08. Station page with the live chart.
Fish CDFW flags for Mountain Meadows Reservoir
CDFW Fishing Guide species flags; CDFW publishes no fuller species list for most waters.
Trout plants on Mountain Meadows Reservoir
| Species | Size | Program | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | Catchable | Put and Take | May & September-October |
CDFW Fish Planting Schedule and the 2026 Provisional Stocking Document. California trout stocking.
What may be kept from Mountain Meadows Reservoir
Statewide inland limits cover Mountain Meadows Reservoir; nothing extra is listed.
| 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 |
Mountain Meadows Reservoir lies in the Sierra District for inland trout seasons.
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026. All California limits.
How the lakes near Mountain Meadows Reservoir stack up
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation (ft) | Launches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Meadows Reservoir | 4,842 | 5,045 | 1 | |
| Deerheart Lake | 3 miles southwest | 9.9 | 6,321 | 0 |
| Round Valley Reservoir | 11 miles south | 389.5 | 4,468 | 0 |
| Lake Almanor | 13 miles west | 28,000 | 4,500 | 15 |
| McCoy Flat Reservoir | 14 miles north | 1,800 | 5,500 | 0 |
| Butt Valley Reservoir | 15 miles southwest | 1 |
Bordering Mountain Meadows Reservoir on the map
Next lakes over from Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Deerheart Lake3 miles southwest
- Round Valley Reservoir11 miles south
- Lake Almanor13 miles west
- McCoy Flat Reservoir14 miles north
- Butt Valley Reservoir15 miles southwest
Nearest tackle to Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Sierra's Fly & Tackle, 3820 Lake Almanor Drivefly shop, Westwood, 7 miles
- The Lake Almanor Fly Fishing Companyfly shop, Chester, 15 miles
- Dr Del's Fly Shopfly shop, Chester, 15 miles
- Sierra's Fly & Tackle, 212 Main Streetfly shop, Chester, 15 miles
- Sports Nutsporting goods store, Chester, 15 miles
- The Elegant Iris & Men's Denbait and tackle shop, Susanville, 18 miles
License agents near Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Nellz Towne Pumplicense agent, 9 miles
- Diamond Mountain Mini-Martlicense agent, 19 miles
- Walmart Store #1616department store, 19 miles
Towns a short drive from Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Hamilton Branch8 miles
- Lake Almanor Country Club10 miles
- Lake Almanor West13 miles
County links for Mountain Meadows Reservoir
- Lassen Countyseat: Susanville
Mountain Meadows Reservoir: the usual questions
Where in California is Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
CDFW places it in Lassen County, about 20 miles from Susanville.
How much water does Mountain Meadows Reservoir cover?
CDFW lists 4,842 acres.
How many launches does Mountain Meadows Reservoir have?
There are 1 launch; try Mountain Meadows Reservoir.
Are there trout in Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
hatchery trout, per the Fishing Guide.
When did CDFW last plant Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
CDFW logged 1 weeks, last 2026-02-08.
What rules cover Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
No special rule; the statewide lake limits apply.
Is a fishing license required on Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
A sport fishing license at $64.54 for residents, from age 16.
How much storage does Mountain Meadows Reservoir hold today?
See the reading from CDEC above.
Which store is closest to Mountain Meadows Reservoir?
Head to Sierra's Fly & Tackle, 7 miles away.
Pack for Mountain Meadows Reservoir
Read the limits, then pick a launch.