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Camanche Reservoir

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California, United States

4.5·1478 catches

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

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Bluegill

4 in · 2 oz

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16 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Camanche Reservoir is a lake located in Amador County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Calaveras County, California. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Spotted bass.

Location

38°13′53″N 120°59′6.4″W
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Official website

www.golakecamanche.com

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Fishing regulations at Camanche Reservoir, CA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Wallace

2.3 miles away

Camanche Village

2.4 miles away

Buena Vista

5.9 miles away

Dogtown

9.3 miles away

Valley Springs

9.6 miles away

Rancho Calaveras

10.1 miles away

Lockeford

10.8 miles away

Clay

11.1 miles away

Paloma

12.2 miles away

Martell

13.5 miles away

San Andreas

17.0 miles away

Galt

17.3 miles away

Waterloo

17.3 miles away

Wilton

17.6 miles away

Peters

17.9 miles away

Plymouth

18.3 miles away

Lodi

18.4 miles away

Rancho Murieta

19.7 miles away

Pine Grove

21.4 miles away

Glencoe

23.3 miles away

Mountain Ranch

24.7 miles away

Stockton

25.0 miles away

Angels

26.1 miles away

Copperopolis

27.3 miles away

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FAQ about Camanche Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Camanche Reservoir located?
Camanche Reservoir is a lake located in Amador County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Calaveras County, California. Its coordinates are:
38°13′53″N 120°59′6.4″W
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🎣 Where on Camanche Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Camanche Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Camanche Reservoir?
The most common species in Camanche Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest Camanche Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest Camanche Reservoir fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Camanche Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at Camanche Reservoir, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Camanche Reservoir?

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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