Best fishing near Homewood

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Homewood, 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 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Fallen Leaf Lake
#1 Fallen Leaf Lake Good
13.8 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Clear water · 5 FNU· Mostly Cloudy · 52°F
Fallen Leaf Lake is located in El Dorado County, California, and is a popular fishing area. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout…
Why 67: live conditions (good)
67Top-rated
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Loon Lake
#2 Loon Lake Fair
8.8 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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Cascade Lake
#3 Cascade Lake Good
10.5 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Clear water · 5 FNU· Mostly Cloudy · 52°F
Cascade Lake Fishing Area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, USA. The lake is stocked yearly with rainbow and brown trout, making it a popular destination…
Why 61: live conditions (good)
61Solid
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Buck Island Lake
#4 Buck Island Lake Fair
6.6 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
#5 French Meadows Reservoir Fair
14.4 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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Lake Tahoe
#6 Lake Tahoe
8.1 mi away
Lake Tahoe is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, and mackinaw…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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Maude Lake
#7 Maude Lake Good
13.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Maude Lake is located in the High Sierra Mountains of California and is known for its excellent trout fishing. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are the primary fish species found…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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Lake Aloha
#8 Lake Aloha Good
14.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Lake Aloha, located in California's Desolation Wilderness, offers a variety of fish species including rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
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Gertrude Lake
#9 Gertrude Lake Good
13.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Gertrude Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California and is known for its excellent trout fishing. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout can be found in the lake, with…
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated

Fishing near Homewood

The Homewood area has 9 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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