BEAR RIVER RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Bear River Reservoir


April 23, 2024

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 trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy activities like boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking in the nearby area. The best time to visit the reservoir for fishing is from April to October, with temperatures ranging from 50-80°F. The most effective fishing methods are trolling with lures or bait fishing from the shore or boat.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Angels Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Salt Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Hobart Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Tulloch Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

Don Pedro Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Kelp Bass

Highland Lakes

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

New Melones Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Highland Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Clavey River

Apache Trout • Brown Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

FOREBAY ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
JUNCTION BOAT RAMP ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
IOWA HILL ROAD PLACER COUNTY
North Fork American Watershed, California
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL ALPINE COUNTY
Upper Carson Watershed, California
POHO RIDGE EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
SLY PARK ROAD, POLLOCK PINES
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
ROCK CREEK ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
OXBOW RAFT PUT-IN SITE
North Fork American Watershed, California
LAKE SPAULDING ROAD 10260, NEVADA CITY
Upper Yuba Watershed, California
GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada

Rafting & Kayaking

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO BUCKS LAKE
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CARIBOU RESERVOIR TO BELDON
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF SPANISH CREEK AND INDIAN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER
North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Truckee River Greenbelt

Rock Park

Idlewild Park

Newlands Circle

Rainbow Ridge Park

Lundsford Park

Oxbow Park

Sack Park

Glendale Park

Mogul Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...
DONNELL VISTA
HERMIT VALLEY
ANGORA RIDGE

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