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New Melones Lake

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California, United States

4.7·3134 catches

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New Melones Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

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General info

New Melones Lake is a stream located in Calaveras County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Tuolumne County, California. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

38°01′50.6″N 120°33′29.1″W
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Fishing regulations at New Melones Lake, 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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FAQ about New Melones Lake fishing

the New Melones Lake is a stream located in Calaveras County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Tuolumne County, California. Its coordinates are:
38°01′50.6″N 120°33′29.1″W
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