Best fishing near Kirkwood
16 fishing spots · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Kirkwood, 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 16 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Bear River Reservoir
13.2 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: species variety
75Top-rated
S⛰
#2
Salt Springs Reservoir
15.0 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: species variety
75Top-rated
F⛰
#3
Fallen Leaf Lake
Good
14.5 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
E⛰
#4
Evergreen Lake
Good
7.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Evergreen Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Northern California, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
C⛰
#5
Caples Lake
Good
0.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Caples Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, offering excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow, brown, and lake trout, as well as kokanee salmon. The…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
L⛰
#6
Lower Blue Lake
Good
8.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Lower Blue Lake is a popular fishing destination located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Fish species found in the lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, and…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
L⛰
#7
Lower Bear River Reservoir
14.2 mi away
Lower Bear River Reservoir in California is a popular fishing destination for anglers looking to catch trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish. Nearby activities include camping…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
S⛰
#8
Sylvia Lake
Good
12.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Sylvia Lake is a small lake located in the Klamath National Forest in Northern California. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout, making it a…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
L⛰
#9
Lyons Lake
Good
12.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Lyons Lake is a popular fishing area in California, USA. The lake is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
H⛰
#10
Hemlock Lake
Good
14.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Hemlock Lake is a small, yet beautiful fishing area in California, USA. The lake is known for its population of rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout, making it a popular…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
B⛰
#11
Blue Lakes
Good
7.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 48°F · 5 mph wind
The Blue Lakes fishing area in California is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch rainbow trout and bass. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the Mendocino…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
L⛰
#12
Lake Aloha
Good
13.1 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
S⛰
#13
Silver Lake (Kirkwood)
Good
4.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Silver Lake in Kirkwood, California is a great fishing spot that offers a wide variety of fish species, including rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
Fishing near Kirkwood
The Kirkwood area has 16 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 Kirkwood
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.