Lake Amador Fishing in Amador County, California

• Overview

  Lake Amador falls in Amador County, part of California. The bank is 486 feet above sea level. At some 309 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Some 5.9 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It is among the larger waters listed here for Amador County. The nearest place of any size is Ione, 4.3 miles away. For a city, Elk Grove is 28 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Amador

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Amador County: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, Sacramento sucker and smallmouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lake Amador the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 77°F, while January sits near 46°F. The surface stays open the year round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Lake Amador more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Pardee Reservoir, 3.5 miles out. Check the position on Lake Amador before loading the car.