Stony Ridge Lake near Tahoma: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Stony Ridge Lake lies in El Dorado County, in California. It sits in rolling hill country. Roughly 52 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Roughly 1.3 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Size puts it in the front rank of our El Dorado County list. The town to know is Tahoma, 6.1 miles out. Reno sits 42 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Stony Ridge Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across El Dorado County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, brook trout, bluegill and great basin cutthroat trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Stony Ridge Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 28°F to 59°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at Stony Ridge Lake. Cool nights slow the mornings but sharpen the evenings.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Cliff Lake, 0.6 miles out. Where Stony Ridge Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.