Paradise Lake
Butte County Bass, Trout, Catfish, Sunfish
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What's Biting - 1 month ago
Trout
Excellent
Bass
Good

Paradise Lake Fishing Overview

Water Description

Paradise Lake for its lush surroundings and quality fishing. The lake inhabits largemouth, spotted, and redeye bass, as well as a resident population of catfish. Rainbow trout are stocked (typically in spring) by the CDFW, and a few big brown trout also reside in the lake. The boat season at Paradise spans from April through November, when fishing for bass and catfish is best (the warmer the weather, the better). While gas motors are prohibited on the lake, electric motors and kayaks/canoes are allowed. There are fees for both day use and boat...

Paradise Lake for its lush surroundings and quality fishing. The lake inhabits largemouth, spotted, and redeye bass, as well as a resident population of catfish. Rainbow trout are stocked (typically in spring) by the CDFW, and a few big brown trout also reside in the lake.

The boat season at Paradise spans from April through November, when fishing for bass and catfish is best (the warmer the weather, the better). While gas motors are prohibited on the lake, electric motors and kayaks/canoes are allowed. There are fees for both day use and boat launching. Anglers can fish from the shore all year round, which is advantageous for those targeting larger trout during the colder months.

Species:
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Redeye Bass, Spotted Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Bluegill
Stocked Date:
Trout stocked 3 months ago - View Schedule
Boating / Access:
No gas motors. Electric motors, kayaks and canoes allowed during boating season (April - November))
Geography:
Surface Area: 204 acres
Surface Elevation: 2,540 ft
Excellent Trout bite
Trout, Bass
59°F Clear

Water temps have finally hit that magic high 50s mark at Paradise. Bass are getting very active in the shallows, and trout are moving further up the water column. The trout action has been excellent lately, especially for trollers... electric boats and kayaks... pulling spoons and bright Rooster Tails off points and in open water. Shore anglers are...

Water temps have finally hit that magic high 50s mark at Paradise. Bass are getting very active in the shallows, and trout are moving further up the water column. The trout action has been excellent lately, especially for trollers... electric boats and kayaks... pulling spoons and bright Rooster Tails off points and in open water. Shore anglers are getting a few limits on chartreuse Powerbait.

The bass bite has been good, although most fish are small. Smallmouth and redeye bass have been most active, along with a few largemouth. Largemouth will really fire up with a few more degree bump of water temp. Dropshots, small swimbaits, and grubs are doing best near hard structure and in the backs of warming coves.

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