2024 Folsom Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Report, Where to Fish, Camping and Best Areas Trolling
Folsom Lake is a reservoir on the American River in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, United States. It is located within Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties...
Depth: 250.00 ft
Surface area: 4(17.89 sq miles)
Surface elevation: 466.00 ft
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FOLSOM FISH MAP
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Fishing
continues to be fair for Bass, anglers from shore are using live
minnows from bobbers. Boat fishermen are using small plastic worms or jigs drop-shot staying close to shore at dawn and then heading to deeper water.
Plastic grubs, Senkos,tubes are working. As usual, trollers for rainbows are hitting he North and South forks, but trout and salmon fishing has been
slow.
How to fish Folsom Lake
At Folsom Lake in the spring, the big trout and kokanee move out to the edges of the flooded
channel formed by the American River.
Trollers can hook up while the water is cool.
As seen in the fishing map, besides the above, there are largemouth and
smallmouth bass, crappie,
bluegill, and channel and
bullhead catfish.
Best places: Troll
the channel edges for trout and salmon, Dike 8 and Brown's Ravine are tops for bank and still-fishing for trout. For bass, head up to Rattlesnake Bar on the North Fork or New York Creek Cove and Jack's Shack on the South Fork, but there should be good concentrations in the
coves of both forks. Catfish are all over
in the back bays, but the west shore of
the North Fork should be best.
Crappie are best in Brown's Ravine. There should be no problem locating
bluegill.
Troll the edges of the channel near Rattlesnake Bar on the North Fork up to Salmon Falls Bridge on the South Fork. The trout are rainbows, and according to
our fishing report, are stocked in the spring with about half-pound and better fish
Also, there are plenty of big hold overs that range to 5 pounds. And, there are landlocked king salmon in the lake that range up to 20 inches.
Trollers use leaded
line 2 and 4 colors deep in cool months and by midsummer it’ll take 14 to 15 colors
using flashers, Needlefish, and No. 2s are the favorite size. Our fishing report says
flame with pearl is the best color.
If you want, during the cooler months, string a bobber about 5
or 6 feet above the hook and hook the
minnow through the base of the dorsal
fin. Hooking the bait this way keeps it
alive and swimming, which is deadly on
trout and kokanee. Using this method,
you have flexibility in fishing depth by
using a sliding bobber
Largemouth and smallmouth bass,
crappie, bluegill, and channel and bullhead catfish. Best places: Troll the channel edges for trout and salmon. Dike 8 and Brown's Ravine are tops for bank and still- fishing for trout. For bass, head up to Rattlesnake Bar on the North Fork or New York Creek Cove and Jack's Shack on the South Fork, but there should be good con~ centrations in the coves of both forks. Catfish are all over in the back bays, but the west shore of the North Fork should be best. Crappie are best in Brown's Ravine. There should be no problem locating bluegill! Try to get them with a fly rod during the evenings for a "whale" of a time!!!
Folsom is an urban lake only 25 miles from Sacramento, and
as such, it is also a popular water
skiing and speedboat lake. Boats can only go 5 miles per hour within 100 feet of a swimmer or 200 feet from shore. It is required by state law!
Camping
Folsom Lake is a popular recreational area in Northern California, offering a variety of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. Some of the most popular activities at Folsom Lake include camping, fishing, hiking, and boating.
Camping is a popular activity at Folsom Lake, and there are several campgrounds around the lake that offer a range of amenities. Some of the best places to camp at Folsom Lake include:
Beals Point Campground: This campground is located near the lake and offers both RV and tent camping. It also has showers, restrooms, and a boat launch.
Peninsula Campground: This campground is located near the south shore of the lake and offers tent camping only. It has restrooms, but no showers.
Granite Bay Campground: This campground is located near the north shore of the lake and offers both RV and tent camping. It has showers, restrooms, and a boat launch.
Fishing is another popular activity at Folsom Lake, with a variety of fish species found in the lake, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and catfish. Some of the best places to fish at Folsom Lake include:
Peninsula Campground: This area is a popular spot for fishing for largemouth bass and catfish. There is a fishing pier and a boat launch available.
Granite Bay: This area is great for fishing for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. There is a fishing dock and a boat launch available.
Brown's Ravine: This area is known for its excellent fishing for largemouth bass and catfish. There is a fishing dock and a boat launch available.
Rattlesnake Bar: This area is great for fishing for smallmouth bass and spotted bass. There is a boat launch available.
In addition to camping and fishing, visitors to Folsom Lake can also enjoy hiking, boating, and picnicking. With its beautiful scenery and variety of activities, Folsom Lake is a great place to visit for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
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