Best fishing near Diamond Springs

33 fishing spots · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Diamond Springs, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 33 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Stumpy Meadows Lake
#1 Stumpy Meadows Lake
19.3 mi away
Stumpy Meadows Lake is located in El Dorado County, California, and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Fish species include rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Bear River Reservoir
#2 Bear River Reservoir
32.8 mi away
Bear River Reservoir is a popular fishing destination in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The reservoir is home to various fish species such as rainbow trout, brown…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Salt Springs Reservoir
#3 Salt Springs Reservoir
35.8 mi away
Salt Springs Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in California that is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, and bluegill…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Natoma Lake
#4 Natoma Lake Good
20.6 mi away
· Water 60°F · a bit cool· Clear · 58°F · 5 mph wind
The Natoma Lake fishing area in California offers a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Visitors can also enjoy activities…
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
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Lake Tabeaud
#5 Lake Tabeaud Fair
24.4 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Lake Tabeaud is a popular fishing spot in California, USA. It is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Loon Lake
#6 Loon Lake Fair
35.1 mi away
· Water 35°F · very cold, slow bite· Clear water · 0 FNU· Mostly Clear · 47°F
Loon Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Eldorado National Forest, California. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout…
Why 62: live conditions (fair)
62Solid
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Lake Amador
#7 Lake Amador Fair
26.1 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Lake Amador is a popular fishing destination located in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, trout, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. In…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Pardee Reservoir
#8 Pardee Reservoir Fair
28.7 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Pardee Reservoir is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California and features a diverse population of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and trout…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Camanche Lake
#9 Camanche Lake Fair
32.3 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Camanche Lake is located in Northern California and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth and…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Amador Lake
#10 Amador Lake Fair
25.9 mi away
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Clear · 57°F
Amador Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California and is a popular fishing destination due to its abundance of fish species, including bass, catfish, trout, and…
Why 56: live conditions (fair)
56Solid
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Lake of the Pines
#11 Lake of the Pines Good
28.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 60°F
Lake of the Pines is a recreational lake in California, USA, popular for fishing. The lake is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, large and smallmouth bass…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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Lake Clementine
#12 Lake Clementine Good
21.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 60°F
Lake Clementine is a popular fishing spot located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. It is known for its abundance of rainbow trout, kokanee salmon…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Buck Island Lake
#13 Buck Island Lake Fair
37.5 mi away
· Water 35°F · very cold, slow bite· Clear water · 0 FNU· Mostly Clear · 47°F
Buck Island Lake in California is a popular fishing destination, with anglers targeting species such as rainbow, brook, and brown trout. The surrounding area offers hiking and…
Why 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
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French Meadows Reservoir
#14 French Meadows Reservoir Fair
35.9 mi away
· Water 36°F · very cold, slow bite· Clear water · 0 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
French Meadows Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in California, known for its abundance of rainbow, brown, and lake trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
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Folsom Lake
#15 Folsom Lake Good
16.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 60°F
Folsom Lake is a popular fishing destination in California, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, trout, and salmon. Nearby activities…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated

Fishing near Diamond Springs

The Diamond Springs area has 33 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Diamond Springs

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