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
10-9-2024
11 lbs.
8-20-2024
7 lbs. 8 oz.
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.
4-5-2023

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
12-02-2024Rainbow TroutCollins Lake1000
11-18-2024Rainbow TroutCollins Lake1500
11-18-2024Lightning TroutCollins Lake500
11-11-2024Rainbow TroutCollins Lake1000
11-04-2024Rainbow TroutCollins Lake2000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
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
8-20-2024 Another Big Summer Catfish!
Just a few days ago the Donovan Family... more »
Collins Lake Staff
7-17-2024 Big Catfish and More Than a Few Trout!
Over the last month we’ve seen some long... more »
Collins Lake Staff
5-17-2024 Trout Take a Dive, Bass & Cats Warm Up
Trout held out right through the end of... more »
Collins Lake Staff

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