Rodden Lake Fishing in Stanislaus County, California

• Overview

  Rodden Lake is listed under Stanislaus County, California. What surrounds it is pine and hardwood. With some 27 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 1.5 miles keeps the choices simple. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Stanislaus County. East Oakdale is the closest town at 3.1 miles. Oakdale lies 5.8 miles off, Riverbank another 11 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Rodden Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Stanislaus County records list Chinook salmon, rainbow trout and goldfish among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Rodden Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 45°F in December to roughly 78°F in July. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Rodden Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Woodward Reservoir at 5.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Rodden Lake should be assumed from this page alone.