Collins Lake - Browns Valley, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, White Crappie, Lightning Trout



Latest Photos

ere’s a limit from the end of August, Mike Chyzy caugth these five rainbow trout using a red & gold Spinner near the dam – It will be good to start seeing some more trout. T
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10-9-2024
11 lbs.
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8-20-2024
7 lbs. 8 oz.
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Freddie Rodriguez
11-3-2023
7 lbs.
Jim & Melissa Goehring were happy to be showing off their 7lb trout caught trolling a triple teaser lure. Sherri Tham caught her trout down by the dam.
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4-5-2023
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Collins Lake Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Channel Catfish 14 lbs. 9-13-2016 View Report
Channel Catfish 11 lbs. 8-20-2024 View Report
Rainbow Trout 10 lbs. 2 oz. 4-05-2023 View Report
Channel Catfish 10 lbs. 8-05-2016 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 14 oz. 1-20-2022 View Report
Channel Catfish 9 lbs. 13 oz. 8-05-2016 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 2 oz. 1-23-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 3-12-2021 View Report
Channel Catfish 9 lbs. 8-05-2016 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 5-16-2020 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
3-17-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
3-10-2025Rainbow TroutCollins Lake1000
3-10-2025Lightning TroutCollins Lake1000
3-03-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
2-16-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW2000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
3-18-2025 Current Conditions
Current Conditions March 18th 2025 10am - 100%... more »		 Collins Lake Staff
3-6-2025 Trout on Lures, Worms, Marshmallows or PowerBait in the Top 15ft, Bass Make an Appearance!
The last month has, for the most part,... more »		 Collins Lake Staff
1-27-2025 Warm Winter Days – Shallow Trout All Around
After a couple very windy days we’re back... more »		 Collins Lake Staff
12-6-2024 Perfect Winter Camping Weather
Not sure how long it will last but... more »		 Collins Lake Staff
10-9-2024 2024-2025 Trout Plants Planned to Start in October
Collins Lake is well into Fall and as... more »		 Collins Lake Staff

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