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Ice fishing is not as popular in Northern California as it is in the northern mid western states due to the warmer overall temperatures. Temperature can be a problem when it fluctuate between above and below freezing, from day to day, like the temperatures do in Northern California. One day the temperatures could be below freezing the next day the temp could be up in the 50s. Ice thicknesses are a result of temperature and can change rapidly.

When attempting to venture out on the ice you can assume that ICE IS NEVER TOTALY SAFE and must always be respected for it is unstable and there is always lurking danger. This being said some ice adventurers will use the 4 inch rule. For the frozen surface of a lake to start supporting an average sized human the ice must be at least 4 inches thick and this is not always the case, there are many factors to take in and unless you are an expert beware, you are taking your life into your own hands when you step onto the ice.

Most of the lower altitude lakes never freeze to the point where they are safe to cross. Ice fishing when possible is usually only done on higher altitude alpine lakes. One of the most popular ice fishing lakes is Castle Lake just out of Mount Shasta. This lake usually freezes over and in certain conditions can be optimal for ice fishing.

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Additional Fishing Businesses

- Byrd's Guide Service - Red Bluff, CA | Phone: 1-800-527-3332
- Dick's Guide Service - Westwood, CA | Phone: 530-256-3317
- Mike Bogue's Guide Service -  Redding, CA |  Phone: 530-246-8457
- River Pirate Guide Service -  Anderson, CA | Phone: 530-365-5833
- Seiad Valley Guide Service,Seiad Valley, CA | 530-496-3291
- Steven Bertrand Flyfishing Guide Service -  Dunsmuir CA | Phone: 530-235-4948
- Wild Waters Flyfishing - Weed, CA | Phone: 530 926-3810

Fishing Businesses

Trinity River Adventures - based in Lewiston, CA on the banks of the beautiful Trinity River. Whether it's fly fishing for Steelhead and Trout or angling for that trophy King Salmon our guides are experienced in both conventional and fly fishing. Our boats are top of the line &  fully equipped with state of the art gear & top quality fishing tackle. 530-623-4179 www.trinityriveradventures.com 
The Sportsmen's Den - Check out our expanding fly fishing area with over 150 of the hottest flies in the area. We carry local tiers flies, as well as the well known and productive flies of Umpqua. Whether you fish the lakes, streams, or river, We have the gear for you! 530-926-2295 www.mtshastasports.com
Klamath River Resort Inn - (Hotel ~ Raft/Kayak/Tube Rentals ~ Shuttle) Riverfront resort offers non-guided family friendly river rental trips from 1 to 7 hours on the warm summer waters of the Klamath River near Happy Camp, CA. Rates start at $15 per person. Free Shuttle Included. www.klamathriverresortinn.com
Turtle River Rafting Company - Guiding whitewater rafting trips in California on the Klamath, Trinity, Sacramento, Salmon, and Scott rivers. In Oregon on the Rogue, Upper Klamath, and Owyhee rivers. 530-623-4179 www.turtleriver.com