Union Valley Reservoir Fishing Guide, El Dorado County, California

• Overview

  El Dorado County, California, is where Union Valley Reservoir sits. It lies 4,826 feet above sea level. This is big water, about 4.3 sq miles, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. The shoreline runs to about 17 miles, far more than one trip can cover. It is among the larger waters listed here for El Dorado County. The town to know is Pollock Pines, 12 miles out. For a city, Roseville is 48 miles off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Union Valley Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across El Dorado County include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, brook trout and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Union Valley Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 64°F and January at 33°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Union Valley Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Junction Reservoir sits 2.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Union Valley Reservoir.