Guide To Fishing At Lake Don Pedro In Central CA
AKA: Don Pedro Lake, Don Pedro Reservoir
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, green sunfish, chinook salmon, coho salmon and kokanee salmon at Lake Don Pedro in California.

Long revered as a great lake for largemouth and spotted bass, Don Pedro Lake, aka Don Pedro Reservoir, is also home to a host of other fish species. This is a 13,000 acre lake, located in central part of the state with a marina, public boat launches, camping, picnic areas, and boat rentals.
Popular fish species include bass, trout, salmon, catfish and sunfish. With close to 160 miles of shoreline there is plenty of bank to fish, whether you fish from shore or from a boat. Bass, catfish and salmon weighing over a dozen pounds have come from this lake - with the lake record largemouth over 18 pounds.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Don Pedro.
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Lake Don Pedro Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
Today's Weather & Forecast
Fishing Boat Rentals
Lake Don Pedro Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoons
209 852-2369
Moccasin Point Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
209 989-2206
Marinas
Lake Don Pedro Marina
11500 Bonds Flat Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
209 852-2369
Moccasin Point Marina
11405 Jacksonville Rd
Jamestown, CA 95327
209 989-2206
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Fleming Meadows Boat Launch
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Bonds Flat Road, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Lake Don Pedro Boat Launch
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Bonds Flat Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Moccasin Point Boat Launch
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Golden Chain Highway 120, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Fleming Meadows Campground - 209 852-2396
Moccasin Campground - 209 852-2396
Lake Don Pedro CA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Don Pedro
Lake Don Pedro Marina
11500 Bonds Flat Rd
La Grange, CA 95329
209 852-2369
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Lake Don Pedro in Central California.
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Above average largemouth bass and spotted bass fishing in central CA.