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Pit Six Reservoir

California
1.09 km²
40.9488, -121.9922
9 species
NHD 83408880
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About Pit Six Reservoir

Pit Six Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in California, United States. It covers approximately 1.09 km² (269 acres). The lake centroid is located at 40.9488° N, 121.9922° 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 Six Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

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

Bite windows today

  • Dawn13:13 – 15:10Excellent
  • Morning15:10 – 19:57Good
  • Midday19:57 – 22:43Calm
  • Afternoon22:43 – 00:43Good
  • Dusk00:43 – 02:41Excellent
  • Night02:41 – 13:13Good
Moon: 12% · 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 Six Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Pit Six 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 Six Reservoir?

Pit Six Reservoir covers approximately 1.09 square kilometres (269 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Pit Six Reservoir located?

Pit Six Reservoir is located in California, United States, with its centroid at 40.9488°, -121.9922°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF