Union Valley Reservoir
El Dorado County Trout, Salmon, Bass
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Union Valley Reservoir Fishing Overview

Water Description

Rainbow trout are the mainstay of Union Valley Reservoir, with regular stockings during the cooler months. The lake also harbors brown and brook trout. The real behemoths, however, are the Mackinaw, which have been known to reach up to 20 pounds. Kokanee salmon fingerlings are also stocked in Union Valley Reservoir by the CDFW, and grow quickly to catchable size. They tend to have a cyclical presence, with some years being plentiful and easily caught by trolling anglers, and other years being scarce and difficult to locate. Smallmouth bass are...

Rainbow trout are the mainstay of Union Valley Reservoir, with regular stockings during the cooler months. The lake also harbors brown and brook trout. The real behemoths, however, are the Mackinaw, which have been known to reach up to 20 pounds.

Kokanee salmon fingerlings are also stocked in Union Valley Reservoir by the CDFW, and grow quickly to catchable size. They tend to have a cyclical presence, with some years being plentiful and easily caught by trolling anglers, and other years being scarce and difficult to locate.

Smallmouth bass are also available in solid numbers, though the bigger fish are quite line-shy due to water clarity. It's recommended anglers use as small a pound-test line as possible to prevent spooking in these crystal clear waters.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Mackinaw, Kokanee Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout
Stocked Date:
Kokanee Salmon stocked 1 year ago - View Schedule
Boating / Access:
Open to all boating
Geography:
Surface Area: 2,890 acres
Surface Elevation: 4,870 ft
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Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Bluegill
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Kokanee are being caught by trollers on pink hoochies or Apex lures near the dam in 50-70 feet of water. Most are between 12-14 inches with the occasional 16. A lot of smaller bass and panfish roaming the shallows. Kids and fly anglers are having a blast, but not a lot of size.

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Kokanee Salmon CDFW

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