Reservoir

Folsom Lake

, California

11,450-acre reservoir in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. California State Parks lists trout, catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch and kokanee.

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Surface area11,450 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Kokanee●●○○○

Landlocked sockeye. Troll small dodgers and hoochies in summer.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Brown's Ravine MarinaMarina
Marina with launching facilitiesDirections ↗
Peninsula CampgroundRamp
Two launch ramps and day-use areaDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Folsom Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Lake level swings from about 460 ft in spring to under 400 ft by summer.
Launching facilities at several places; see the State Parks map.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.