Relief Reservoir Fishing Guide, Tuolumne County, California

• Overview

  This water sits in Tuolumne County, California. The water sits 7,162 feet up. It runs to roughly 209 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The edge covers about 3.8 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. It ranks high for size among our Tuolumne County listings. Nearest place of any size is Twain Harte, 31 miles away. Cedar Ridge lies 32 miles off, Arnold another 33 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Relief Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Tuolumne County: rainbow trout, brook trout and Sacramento sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Relief Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 57°F in August and bottoms out near 25°F in January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Relief Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Sharon Lake is 2.1 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Relief Reservoir for certain.