Fishing at Blodgett Reservoir, Sacramento County, California

• Overview

  Blodgett Reservoir falls in Sacramento County, part of California. Salt water lies 35 miles off. Surface area is around 55 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The bank runs about 1.5 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in California. Nearest place of any size is Rancho Murieta, 6.3 miles away. It is 12 miles to Elk Grove, the nearest city. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Blodgett Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Sacramento County cover striped bass, Chinook salmon and green sturgeon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Blodgett Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 78°F and December near 46°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Blodgett Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Mather Lake, 3.4 miles away. The position on Blodgett Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.