Stumpy Meadows Lake
El Dorado County Trout, Bass, Sunfish, Catfish
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Stumpy Meadows Lake Fishing Overview

Water Description

Set in the El Dorado National Forest, Stumpy Meadows Reservoir is primarily a cold-water fishery, featuring both brown and rainbow trout. Due to its location and elevation, winter access is impossible due to the access road being blocked by snow. But once the snow melts, fishing can be excellent. Stumpy Meadows is consistently stocked with both rainbow and brown trout throughout the spring and summer, so there's plenty to go around. Some anglers cast from shore, but most troll the main lake, targeting schools and bigger fish. Also, a subtle...

Set in the El Dorado National Forest, Stumpy Meadows Reservoir is primarily a cold-water fishery, featuring both brown and rainbow trout. Due to its location and elevation, winter access is impossible due to the access road being blocked by snow. But once the snow melts, fishing can be excellent.

Stumpy Meadows is consistently stocked with both rainbow and brown trout throughout the spring and summer, so there's plenty to go around. Some anglers cast from shore, but most troll the main lake, targeting schools and bigger fish.

Also, a subtle largemouth bass, catfish, and sunfish bite can pick up in late summer / early fall.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Sunfish
Stocked Date:
Trout stocked 1 month ago - View Schedule
Boating / Access:
5mph speed limit
Geography:
Surface Area: 342 acres
Surface Elevation: 4,200 ft
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