El Dorado Forebay fishing

Common questions

What fish are at El Dorado Forebay?

Fishing El Dorado Forebay is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked February 1, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is El Dorado Forebay stocked?

Last stocked February 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and November.

How do you get on El Dorado Forebay?

Shore fishing is available and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Pollock Pines, CA. Facilities include restrooms. A small El Dorado Irrigation District facility, day use only, serving the district for drinking water and hydropower as well as recreation. A trail links the main day-use area to a separate fishing-access area, and the main area's restrooms and parking were rebuilt to meet ADA requirements.

Which lakes near El Dorado Forebay were stocked more recently?

Finnon Reservoir (9.2 mi), Lumsden Pond (10.8 mi), American River, South Fork, Chili Bar (12.9 mi), and American River Silver Fork (17.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Finnon Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lumsden Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, American River, South Fork, Chili Bar is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and American River Silver Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How El Dorado Forebay is stocked

Finnon Reservoir (9.2 mi), Lumsden Pond (10.8 mi), American River, South Fork, Chili Bar (12.9 mi), and American River Silver Fork (17.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Finnon Reservoir is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Lumsden Pond is also stocked with Mixed Trout, American River, South Fork, Chili Bar is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and American River Silver Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout.