Weber Reservoir, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Weber Reservoir is listed under El Dorado County, California. It sits at 2,241 feet above sea level. For a base, Camino sits 1.6 miles out. Beyond it, Somerset at 4.7 miles and Placerville at 6.1 miles. Water in the same corner: Blakeley Reservoir near enough 2 miles, Slab Creek Reservoir at 4.9 miles, Finnon Reservoir near enough 6.6 miles, Long Canyon Forebay at 6.6 miles and Jenkinson Lake near enough 7 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Weber Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for El Dorado County names rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and brook trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Weber Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 74°F; by January the average is down near 43°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Weber Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Blakeley Reservoir, 2 miles out. Check the position on Weber Reservoir before loading the car.