Lake Christine

Best fished from a float tube, this small gem has great rainbow trout fishing year ’round!

This companion lake to Rock Creek Lake is a great day fishing getaway for small groups who love fishing for stillwater trout. It is a comfortable 50 minute drive from either Red Bluff or Redding, and is easily accessible by paved roads to the ranch gate. Once on the property beyond the gate, you will want a vehicle with clearance to get to the lake. Besides plying the waters for the rainbows and wild browns, there is plenty to do nearby including sight seeing at the nearby National and State Parks.

While the 2012 Ponderosa fire devastated the area, the scrub oaks and manzanita are making a comeback and the drive into the lake has views of Mt. Lassen making this is one of our more uniquely beautiful locations. Rock Creek itself runs right through the middle of the lake and provides a short spawning section for the lake’s many browns and rainbows. The lake was built in the 30’s as a water source for a historic lumber mill, but now it is used only for the pleasure of our clients. Most of the lake is quite shallow, but the north shore has a channel where Rock Creek once flowed holding many of the lake’s fish, where they ambush terrestrials in the spring and summer.

Hatches of one kind or another seem to occur every day of the season on Lake Christine, and as a result one can use dry flies much of the time. See the section on seasons to get a detailed description of fishing Lake Christine. You will need a float tube or pontoon craft to really fish the lake properly. Prams or any kind of boat are prohibited at Lake Christine.

Headed out on your next adventure with us? The Fly ShopⓇ has you covered. As a thank you to our guide service, private waters and school guests, enjoy 15% off all retail purchases for a year! — the perfect chance to gear up before your trip.

Whether it’s flies, leaders, apparel or a new rod and reel outfit, we’ve got everything you need to make your journey more comfortable, more successful, and more fun. (some exclusions apply)

Seasons

Even though Lake Christine is relatively small, it is surprising how selective its trout can be at times and how their feeding habits can change with the seasons.

March to early May:
Just downstream of Rock Creek Lake, the seasonal cycles at Lake Christine mirror Rock Creek Lake. Cold and sometimes discolored water is the norm for the 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 early months. The fish are coming off of a long, cold winter and are ready to take on some calories. They are hungry, and this hunger can make them gullible at times, enough to make even novice anglers feel like a pro. They can be tough to fool at times as well, and knowing a few techniques for lake fishing will really pay off then.

Lodging

There is no lodging at Lake Christine. If you would like to find out about lodging close to the property please call Bryan or Gary at 800-669-3474.
• Photo of cabin at Rock Creek Lake

VRBO's:
Lassen View Cabin
31670 Rock Creek Road
Manton, CA 96007
Phone: 949-228-2722
Website: www.airbnb.com/rooms/54376363
• Set upon a 300 acre working ranch, the Lassen View Cabin can accommodate 3 adults and up to 3 children. A scenic 45 minute drive from The Fly Shop and a short hop to Mt Lassen National Park. With 4 miles of beautiful private trails for walking, running or biking, a 2-acre pond stocked with trout, and private access to over a mile of Battle Creek, you will have plenty of outdoor activities to choose from. Let them know that you were referred by The Fly Shop.

Fishing

When you reserve the day at Lake Christine, whether you are solo or a group, you will have the lake exclusively all day. While you can certainly cast from the dam, to effectively fish the lake you will need a float tube or pontoon.

The majority of the lake is relatively shallow and a five weight, nine foot rod with a weight forward floating line will be more than adequate for ninety percent of the days on the lake. A rod with an intermediate sinking line will round out your absolute needs when the fish are low on the north side and chasing dragonfly nymphs.

Another staple tactic is fishing a Balanced Leech, stripped on an I-Line, or suspended under an indicator.

Rates

The cost of the daily fishing (costs shown are per person) for the Lake Christine package are:
• Full Day Fishing: $135 per day/per person
• Half Day Fishing: $90 per person

Inclusions:

Included in your fishing package at Lake Christine are: Full or half day of fishing at beautiful Lake Christine.

Non-Inclusions:

Not included in your fishing package at Lake Christine are: Float tubes and fins, items of a personal nature, food and drinks, fishing supplies, and a CA fishing license.

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