Collins Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Collins Lake?

Fishing Collins Lake is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 22, 2026. Largemouth bass (Official site says habitat areas were built for bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish), Crappie, Bluegill, and Catfish (Site names catfish among the habitat-managed species without specifying channel vs. other catfish), plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Collins Lake stocked?

Last stocked February 22, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and November.

How do you get on Collins Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Browns Valley, CA. Facilities include restrooms, camping, dock, and cleaning station. Two-lane public boat launch and marina with rentals; fishing is permitted throughout the lake and a posted access fee applies to all visitors. Fish-cleaning stations, restrooms, and RV/tent campsites line the 12 miles of shoreline.

Which lakes near Collins Lake were stocked more recently?

Sly Creek Reservoir (21 mi) and Scotts Flat Reservoir (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Sly Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Scotts Flat Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Collins Lake is stocked

Sly Creek Reservoir (21 mi) and Scotts Flat Reservoir (21.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Sly Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout and Scotts Flat Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout.