Lake Tabeaud, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Tabeaud belongs to Amador County, California. The surroundings are oak and grass. With some 32 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The nearest place of any size is Pine Grove, 4.5 miles away. Red Corral is 5.4 miles away, with Jackson at 6 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Tabeaud

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Amador County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and Sacramento sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Fish Lake Tabeaud to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 74°F and December reads 43°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Lake Tabeaud follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Clark Reservoir, 8.1 miles out. For Lake Tabeaud, the notice at the access point is the final word.