Fishing at Tulloch Reservoir, Tuolumne County, California

• Overview

  Tulloch Reservoir lies within the bounds of Tuolumne County, California. The surface lies 522 feet up. The water covers around 950 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. There is roughly 14 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It ranks high for size among our Tuolumne County listings. Copperopolis is the closest place, 6.5 miles off. After that come Jamestown at 9.8 miles and Angels Camp at 12 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Tulloch Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Tuolumne County list rainbow trout, brook trout, Sacramento sucker and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The shape of Tulloch Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 79°F on average, January about 45°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Tulloch Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, New Melones Lake is 6.5 miles distant. Check the position at Tulloch Reservoir before loading the car.