Turlock Lake
Stanislaus County Trout, Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bullhead
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Turlock Lake Fishing Overview

Water Description

Turlock Lake can be an excellent trout fishery, even though its location wouldn’t say so. Set in the hot Central Valley, Turlock gets its water from the bottom of New Melones Reservoir keeping the water around 10 degrees cooler than its neighboring reservoirs throughout the warmer months. Since trout prefer these lower water temperatures, they typically remain active for year-round fishing. Lake Turlock also hosts very good fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and even carp. The largemouth’s forage consists of stocker rainbow trout...

Turlock Lake can be an excellent trout fishery, even though its location wouldn’t say so. Set in the hot Central Valley, Turlock gets its water from the bottom of New Melones Reservoir keeping the water around 10 degrees cooler than its neighboring reservoirs throughout the warmer months. Since trout prefer these lower water temperatures, they typically remain active for year-round fishing.

Lake Turlock also hosts very good fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and even carp. The largemouth’s forage consists of stocker rainbow trout, so needless to say they pack on pounds quickly, and a few double-digit bass are caught every year. Crappie and sunfish bites can really ignite during spring, and summer evenings are often ideal for catching big channel catfish.

Species:
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bullhead
Stocked Species:
Trout
Boating / Access:
Open to all boating
Geography:
Surface Area: 3,500 acres
Surface Elevation: 250 ft
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