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Pit 7 Reservoir

California
1.94 km²
40.8687, -121.9697
9 species
NHD 83409156
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About Pit 7 Reservoir

Pit 7 Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in California, United States. It covers approximately 1.94 km² (480 acres). The lake centroid is located at 40.8687° N, 121.9697° W. 9 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Moderate
9 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Pit 7 Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 33m
Dawn13:43
Sunrise14:10
Sunset01:43
Dusk02:10

Bite windows today

  • Dawn13:13 – 15:10Excellent
  • Morning15:10 – 19:57Good
  • Midday19:57 – 22:43Calm
  • Afternoon22:43 – 00:43Good
  • Dusk00:43 – 02:40Excellent
  • Night02:40 – 13:13Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 11:00

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Pit 7 Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Pit 7 Reservoir include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, Brown Trout, and others. The list is based on species present in California waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Pit 7 Reservoir?

Pit 7 Reservoir covers approximately 1.94 square kilometres (480 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Pit 7 Reservoir located?

Pit 7 Reservoir is located in California, United States, with its centroid at 40.8687°, -121.9697°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF