Long Canyon Forebay, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Long Canyon Forebay sits within El Dorado County in California. It lies 3,809 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Pollock Pines sits 0.6 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Camino at 5.3 miles and Somerset at 10 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Long Canyon Forebay

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged across El Dorado County include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, brook trout, bluegill and great basin cutthroat trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Long Canyon Forebay gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 72°F and January about 42°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Long Canyon Forebay that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Jenkinson Lake at 3.5 miles is the sensible second choice. For Long Canyon Forebay in particular, ask before you travel.