Bailey Creek Lodge - Northern California Private Fishery

Bailey Creek bubbles out of two beautiful spring heads and tumbles down through a canyon for only a few miles and then across Twin Creeks Ranch.

The riffles and pools of the freestone stream are filled with fish and covered with a canopy of alders, stream-side bay trees and oaks. Bailey Creek is a gorgeous stream and as it courses through the ranch it seems to cascade into pool after pool with some riffle sections in between. This stream is incredibly rich in aquatic insects and the health of its rainbows and browns certainly testifies to that. The relatively low elevation, rich spring water and temperate climate translates into a long growing season, and fast-growing fish, so catching trophy sized trout in the creek is commonplace.

There are also two fabulous lakes on the property. The upper lake has some giant bass and scores of bluegill, while the lower lake has some monster trout that are often measured in pounds rather than inches. With spring-fed currents, the lower lake especially stays ice-cold all summer long and boasts remarkable hatches of mayflies, damsel and dragon flies. Both lakes can effectively be fished from shore, but one can float tube them with great success as well.

Bailey Creek Lodge is an ideal vacation spot for couples, small groups, or even families. The upstairs spacious lodge room has a warm, welcome feeling, enhanced by the open fireplace. It is the perfect spot to end each day and share stories over a glass of wine and fine food. This great room is topped off with a deck that looks down onto the creek. Each of the four downstairs bedrooms has a private bath, and they are all in close proximity to the pool area which sits right by a huge lawn area and look down over the creek. This wonderful ranch is just the spot to enjoy easy access fishing for some remarkable trout, with great amenities for after fishing relaxing.

Bailey Creek Lodge is right in the heart of our regional fishing and within easy striking distance from Battle Creek and Rock Creek Lake.

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Seasons

Bailey Creek is open to fishing from the last Saturday in April through November 15, though off-season fishing on the lakes is also permitted in the winter and spring. The ponds are open to angling year round.

March, April, & May:
Cold and high water is the norm for this early part of the season. You can be fishing in rain and occasionally snow, or in beautiful sunny weather. It will be cold to cool at night and you may need to dress warmly during the day, although sometimes all you will need is a light shirt, and this can be especially true as you get into late April and May. Usually hatches, especially in the first month or two, will be few and far from prolific. None of this means that the fishing will be poor; on the contrary, some of the best days of the season come in these months. The fish are coming off of a long, cold winter and are ready to take on some calories. They are hungry, this hunger making them gullible at times, enough to make even novice anglers feel like a pro. They can be tough at times as well, and knowing a few techniques for lake and stream fishing will really pay off during the early season.

Lodging

The fishing at Bailey Creek Ranch has been tailored with the self-reliant angler in mind.

Guests are asked to time their arrival for the late afternoon (3:30 P.M. or later), allowing plenty of time to get settled, organize tackle, and be ready to fish in the evening. The ranch host or housekeeping staff will show you to your room, and offer a quick, informal orientation. The orientation is short and allows anglers time afterwards to enjoy the evening hatch activity on one of the lakes or stream.

Fishing

Anglers of every skill level will find something on Bailey Creek Ranch. The trophy trout lake is perfect for beginners and still water aficionados, the wild fish in the creek present some technical challenges, and the bass pond caps everything off with some great topwater action in the spring.

Rates

The cost of the Bailey Creek Ranch package is:
• $1,895 per night - 2 night minimum
With accommodations for 12, this works out to $166 a night per guest
• 10% County Tax
• $125 Cleaning Fee
Winter Day Angling:
• $300 for one or two anglers
• $150 for each additional angler

Inclusions:

Included in your lodge package at Bailey Creek Ranch is accommodations, and access to all the ranch facilities. There is a two-night minimum stay.

Non-Inclusions:

Not included in your lodge package at Bailey Creek Ranch are food and beverages, fishing license, waders, rods/reels, and terminal tackle (flies, tippet, etc.) These items are not available at the ranch, so you’ll want to bring your tackle and equipment with you to the lodge, and plan on purchasing your California Fishing License ahead of time.

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