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Deer Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

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Top fish species at Deer Lake

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

Deer Lake is a lake located in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

38°09′53.5″N 119°45′55.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Deer 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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Cities nearby

Long Barn

20.3 miles away

Cedar Ridge

28.5 miles away

Dorrington

28.7 miles away

Tuolumne City

29.5 miles away

Buck Meadows

29.5 miles away

Arnold

32.1 miles away

Hathaway Pines

32.6 miles away

El Portal

34.0 miles away

Groveland

34.5 miles away

Sonora

35.9 miles away

Murphys

37.2 miles away

Coulterville

39.1 miles away

Mountain Ranch

41.7 miles away

Chinese Camp

42.2 miles away

Angels

43.1 miles away

Wilseyville

43.2 miles away

Glencoe

46.3 miles away

Lake Don Pedro

46.7 miles away

San Andreas

49.5 miles away

Copperopolis

49.6 miles away

Pine Grove

51.1 miles away

La Grange

51.4 miles away

Paloma

54.6 miles away

Knights Ferry

54.7 miles away

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FAQ about Deer Lake fishing

Deer Lake is a lake located in Tuolumne County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°09′53.5″N 119°45′55.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Deer Lake 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.
The most common species in Deer Lake are:
The latest Deer Lake fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Deer Lake, 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 .

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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