Don Pedro Lake Fishing

Tuolumne County

Don Pedro Lake, Tuolumne County, California
Don Pedro Lake, Tuolumne County, California

Don Pedro Lake Fishing

Tuolumne County

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Fishing at Don Pedro Lake

The waters of Don Pedro Lake hold both king salmon and kokanee along with rainbow and brown trout. Bass fishermen will find both largemouth and smallmouth bass. There is a 12-inch minimum length for bass. Catfish, bluegill, and crappie are also pulled from the lake by anglers.

Where to Fish on Don Pedro Lake

The Fleming Meadows area is among the most popular fishing spots on the lake. Trollers like to work the area among several of the points there. Other productive locations are the narrows between Middle Bay and Upper Bay and then again from Upper Bay to Woods Creek. Anglers report lots of action in the water off Jenkins Point.

Bass fishermen have the best luck in the coves, searching for the natural cover where bass like to hide. Moccasin Point is another hot spot in the lake as well us up the Moccasin Creek arm where some big bass have been caught. The face of the dam has produced some big rainbows. Graveyard Bay is ranked among the better fishing spots on the lake.



Don Pedro Lake fishing map, CA

Record Fish from Don Pedro Lake

  • Largemouth Bass - 18 lbs. 9 oz., caught by Rod Martin on April 9, 2003
  • King Salmon 11+ lbs.
  • Bass Tournament - 4 bass caught by Paul Prunchak of Sonora weighed in at 31.86 lbs.
  • Catfish - Reports of fish weighing 20 lbs.

Which Baits and Lures Are Catching Fish at
Don Pedro Lake?

Bass: For the big bass, try swimbaits like Mr. Twister Sassy Shad or the Huddleston trout. Crankbaits work well at Don Pedro, as well as plastic worms, spinnerbait.

Trout and Salmon: Trout go for Berkley Powerbait, small Ex-Cels, lures such as Vance's Little Slim Willie. Rebels, crawlers, minnow imitations, spoons, and Rapalas are always good for salmon

Crappie: Small Minnows

Catfish: Nightcrawlers, Mackerel, Mini-jigs, Chicken Livers, Crayfish, Minnows

Bluegill: Worms



Don Pedro Lake, California

Don Pedro Lake Guide Services

Sierra Guide Service
Sonora, CA
(209) 482-2903
Website: Sierra Guide Service
Ed Burlarley studies the lakes in his area and knows where the fish are hiding and which lures to use. With 29 years of experience he knows the area lakes, including Don Pedro. He fishes for salmon and trout from his fully outfitted 21-foot Jetcraft boat.

TW Fishing Guide Service
(415) 259-7071
Website: TW Fishing Guide Service
Rich Crispi has 20 years fishing experience. He says," Lakes are my primary targets for fishing, but my specialty is deep water trolling with downriggers and ultra-light gear to maximize your pleasures battling Trout & Salmon. Don Pedro Lake is among his favorites.

Sierra Sportfishing
Ripon, CA
(209) 599-2023
Website: Sierra Sportfishing
Bruce Hamby has 40 years of fishing experience. Don Pedro Lake is among his favorite fishing destinations. Fish from his fully-equipped 22-foot custom built Jet Boat.

Fish'n Dan's Guide Service
Sonora, CA
(209) 586-2383
Veteran guide Danny Layne counts New Melones Reservoir as one of his favorite fishing grounds. A specialist in trolling for trout and Kokanee, Dan fishes from his 2004 Design Concepts 22' Pacific Angler.



Don Pedro Lake Area Fishing Bait and Tackle

P H Jigs Bait and Tackle
3191 El Prado Rd., Suite C
La Grange, CA
(209) 852-2777

Bait Barn
12505 Yosemite Blvd., Waterford, CA
(209) 874-3011
Website: Bait Barn
Complete stock of fishing gear; anything you would need for Don Pedro Lake fishing

Stop N Shop Bait and Tackle
1914 Crows Landing Rd., Modesto, CA
(209) 537-8221

Bass Pro Shops
1356 Bass Pro Drive, Manteca, CA
(209) 825-8400

Fishermans Warehouse
2201 E. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA
(800) 237-3511 or (209) 239-2248
Website: Fishermans Warehouse

Escalon Bait and Tackle
2043 Jackson Ave., suite 1, Escalon, CA
(209) 838-6722
Complete line of fishing tackle and bait

Glory Hole Sports
Highway 49 at the entrance to Glory Hole Recreation Area, a couple of miles south of Angels Camp
(209) 736-4333
Website: Glory Hole Sports

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