Leland Reservoir near Twain Harte: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Tuolumne County, California, this is Leland Reservoir. It lies 6,325 feet above sea level. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest place of any size is Twain Harte, 19 miles away. Cedar Ridge is 20 miles away, with Arnold at 20 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Leland Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Tuolumne County include rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker, bluegill and brown trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Leland Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 31°F in December to roughly 62°F in August. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Leland Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Pinecrest Lake, 2.5 miles out. Confirm access to Leland Reservoir locally before you travel.