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Folsom Lake

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California, United States

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General info

Folsom Lake is a lake located in Placer County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with El Dorado County, California. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Rainbow trout.

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38°47′1.6″N 121°06′26.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Folsom 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

Granite Bay

3.8 miles away

Rocklin

7.8 miles away

Auburn

7.8 miles away

El Dorado Hills

8.1 miles away

Folsom

8.3 miles away

Orangevale

9.0 miles away

Cameron Park

10.0 miles away

North Auburn

10.2 miles away

Roseville

11.5 miles away

Citrus Heights

11.5 miles away

Coloma

11.5 miles away

Lincoln

11.8 miles away

Fair Oaks

12.0 miles away

Antelope

14.5 miles away

Foothill Farms

14.6 miles away

Carmichael

15.6 miles away

Diamond Springs

15.8 miles away

North Highlands

16.2 miles away

Rancho Cordova

16.5 miles away

Sheridan

18.5 miles away

Rancho Murieta

19.1 miles away

Rio Linda

19.2 miles away

Arden-Arcade

19.3 miles away

Rosemont

21.1 miles away

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FAQ about Folsom Lake fishing

Folsom Lake is a lake located in Placer County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with El Dorado County, California. Its coordinates are:
38°47′1.6″N 121°06′26.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Folsom 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 Folsom Lake are:
The latest Folsom Lake fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Folsom 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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