Ice House Reservoir, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Ice House Reservoir belongs to El Dorado County, California. The setting is mixed woodland. At 648 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The outline measures near 7.0 miles, so local knowledge counts. It ranks high for size among our El Dorado County listings. Pollock Pines lies 14 miles from the water. Camino is 19 miles away, with Tahoma at 20 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Ice House Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in El Dorado County include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, brook trout and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Ice House Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 66°F; by December the average is down near 35°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Ice House Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Union Valley Reservoir, 4.7 miles away. What applies at Ice House Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.