The Bucks Lake can be found on the Bucks Lake USGS quad topo map. Bucks Lake is a reservoir in Plumas County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 39.8866, -121.1914 and the altitude is 5161 feet (1573 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Bucks Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Bucks Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 39.8866
Longitude: -121.1914
Elevation: 5161 ft (1573 m)
Locator Map - Bucks Lake
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Local Weather
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Saturday:
High: 42°F - Low: 26°F
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Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations...a chance of rain and snow showers in the morning...then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations...a chance of rain and snow showers in the morning...then a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 38 to 53. Snow level 5500 feet. Light winds becoming north up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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Sunday:
High: 47°F - Low: 27°F
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Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 36 to 50 higher elevations...44 to 52 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph.
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Monday:
High: 36°F - Low: 23°F
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Snow showers and rain showers. Light snow accumulations possible. Highs 31 to 46.
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Tuesday:
High: 37°F - Low: 23°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 33 to 48.
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Wednesday:
High: 41°F - Low: 26°F
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Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 37 to 52.
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Thursday:
High: 44°F - Low: 27°F
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Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Highs 44 to 59.
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Nearby Trails
Three Lakes Trail (Distance: 1.1 mi)
The trail to Three Lakes travels a long shelf road built to service the aqueduct connecting Three Lakes to Lower Bucks Lake, part of the Pacific Gas & Electric’s hydroelectric power scheme. For the mo...
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From the guidebook "Backcountry Adventures: Northern California"
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Portola, CA - Off-Highway Drives - length:10 mi
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Bucks Lake Wilderness Loop (Backpacking) (Distance: 1.6 mi)
While Bucks Lake is an extremely popular summer hangout for Northern Californians, the trails within the neighboring Bucks Lake Wilderness offer plenty of solitude and serenity. This scenic loop, whic...
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From the guidebook "Backpacking California"
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Quincy, CA - Hiking - length:21.4 mi
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Bucks Creek to Mill Creek Campground Trail (Distance: 1.8 mi)
Generally, this is an easy, 5-mile, lakeside stroll through shady forest. However, when snowmelt swells the feeder streams emptying into Bucks Lake, a couple of fords can be quite treacherous—check wi...
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From the guidebook "Lassen Volcanic National Park"
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Bucks Lodge, CA - Hiking - length:5 mi
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Bucks Lake Wilderness Loop Trail (Distance: 1.8 mi)
Hermits will love this trail, as few other than Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers favor this route. Generally, you will only see other humans on boats when you’re hiking the 3-mile stretch of trail alon...
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From the guidebook "Lassen Volcanic National Park"
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Bucks Lake, CA - Hiking - length:18 mi
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Bucks Creek Loop Trail (Distance: 2.2 mi)
Although it was designed primarily as a route for mountain bikers, hikers will also enjoy this short loop around a headwaters section of tumbling Bucks Creek. The gently graded trail passes through st...
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From the guidebook "Lassen Volcanic National Park"
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Bucks Lodge, CA - Hiking - length:4.3 mi
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Nearby Hotels
No Hotels found nearby
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