Pinecrest Lake fishing
Pinecrest Lake
What's biting at Pinecrest Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Pinecrest Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Eleanor C Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 28 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 772 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Nr Early Intake Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Dion R Holm Ph | 791 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Pinecrest Campground
- Pinecrest
- Meadowview Campground
- Meadowview
- Teleli Pulaya (Black Oak) Campground
- Pine Valley Horse Camp
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Forest Route 1n04, Groveland
- Forest Route 1n10 Tuolumne County
- Merals Pool Put-In
- Amador County
- Glory Hole Road 6503, Angels Camp
- Summit Lake Trail Alpine County
Paddle runs
- One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead To 0.15 Mile Downstream Of Road 4n26b
- 0.15 Mile Downstream From Road 4n26b To Confluence With Lilly Creek
- Bell Creek Headwaters To One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead
- One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow To Confluence With Bell Creek And Clavey River
- Lilly Creek (Source At Chewing Gum Lake And Y Meadow Lake) To One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow
- Clavey River At Confluence Of Bell And Lily Creeks To 3n01
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Pinecrest Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Pinecrest Lake
What fish species are found at Pinecrest Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Pinecrest Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Pinecrest Lake.
How do I get to Pinecrest Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Pinecrest Lake.