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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

North Fork Cosumnes River is a stream located in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Amador County, California. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, and Brown trout.

Location

38°38′24.8″N 120°34′58.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on North Fork Cosumnes River?

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Fishing regulations at North Fork Cosumnes River, 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

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Lockwood

10.7 miles away

River Pines

10.8 miles away

Placerville

13.2 miles away

Diamond Springs

14.3 miles away

Pine Grove

16.9 miles away

Wilseyville

18.4 miles away

Plymouth

18.6 miles away

Glencoe

19.8 miles away

Coloma

20.2 miles away

Cameron Park

21.9 miles away

Martell

22.5 miles away

Georgetown

23.1 miles away

El Dorado Hills

25.3 miles away

Rancho Murieta

27.9 miles away

Paloma

28.1 miles away

Kirkwood

28.2 miles away

Foresthill

28.5 miles away

Dorrington

29.0 miles away

Mountain Ranch

29.7 miles away

Arnold

30.0 miles away

Meyers

33.2 miles away

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FAQ about North Fork Cosumnes River fishing

📍 Where is the North Fork Cosumnes River located?
the North Fork Cosumnes River is a stream located in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Amador County, California. Its coordinates are:
38°38′24.8″N 120°34′58.2″W
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🎣 Where on the North Fork Cosumnes River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the North Fork Cosumnes River 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 the North Fork Cosumnes River?
The most common species in the North Fork Cosumnes River are:
📢 What are the latest North Fork Cosumnes River fishing reports?
The latest North Fork Cosumnes River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the North Fork Cosumnes River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the North Fork Cosumnes River, 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 the North Fork Cosumnes River?

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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