Five Lakes Basin (CDFW Water ID 12742)

Five Lakes Basin (CDFW Water ID 12742) is a lake in Nevada County, California.

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Five Lakes Basin (CDFW Water ID 12742) Fishing Weather

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Fish species in Five Lakes Basin (CDFW Water ID 12742)

Five Lakes Basin (CDFW Water ID 12742) is a lake in Nevada County, California and covers about 3 acres.

Five Lakes Basin (CDFW Water ID 12742) is small water, so a careful lap around the bank can show most of the useful cover.

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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.

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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

Brook Trout — supporting source
California Department of Fish and Wildlife High Mountain Lakes Survey
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

Source checked: 2026-08-30

This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
Steelhead — supporting source
California Department of Fish and Wildlife High Mountain Lakes Survey
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

Source checked: 2026-08-30

This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.