Priest Reservoir Fishing in Tuolumne County, California

• Overview

  Priest Reservoir sits in Tuolumne County, out in California. It lies 2,254 feet above sea level. The water covers some 46 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Nearest town is Tuolumne City, 11 miles off. Soulsbyville lies 13 miles off, East Sonora another 13 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Priest Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Tuolumne County include rainbow trout, brook trout and Sacramento sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Priest Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 44°F in January and 76°F in August. There is no frozen season to plan round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Expect Priest Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. 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. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Moccasin Reservoir sits 2.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Priest Reservoir as something to verify.