Guide To Fishing At Folsom Lake In Northern CA

AKA: Folsom Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, bream, green sunfish and kokanee salmon at Folsom Lake in California.

Not far from the Folsom Prison made famous by Johnny Cash, is the great fishery Folsom Lake. This is an 11,400 acre lake, intersecting El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento County. Nine boat launch locations make lake access easy for visitors with boats of all types and horsepower.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Primarily reputed as a bass fishing lake, Folsom also offers good catfish, crappie, trout, sunfish and salmon fishing. Although the lake levels vary a lot, the lake recovers quickly and predictions are for high water levels extend into the future. Fishing from shore and kayak fishing are quite popular here.

Primary fish species residing in Folsom Lake.

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Folsom Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Folsom Lake Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats and kayaks
916 933-1300

Marinas

Folsom Lake Marina
661 Green Valley Rd
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916 933-1300

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Browns Ravine Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Green Valley Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Folsom Lake Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Green Valley Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Folsom Point Boat Ramp
Located at the southern end of the lake, off Folsom Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Granite Bay Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the west side of the lake, off Park Road, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of paved parking.

Peninsula Campground Boat Launch
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off State Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Rattlesnake Bar Boat Launch
Located at the northern tip of the lake, west side, off Rattlesnake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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